used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
adulterynounUS /əˈdʌltəri/
extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
subject to appointment
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
BelmontnounUS /ˈbelmɑːnt/
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
put or send forth
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
cast-offadjective
thrown away
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
deceitfuladjectiveUS /dəˈsiːtfəl/
intended to deceive
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
enamoredadjectiveUS /eˈnæmərd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
for a limitless time
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
a man of refinement
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
HedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
how
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From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
Julia's
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From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
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 The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
engage in
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
a particular point in time
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
a person who is being chased
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
a special situation
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
precisely as stated
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Showing how Mrs. Belmont was pursued by a hideous ruffian._ The time appointed for the marriage of Mr. Hedge to Mrs. Belmont approached.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She knew too well that the deadly villain was as deceitful as he was criminal; and she knew not at what moment he might betray her to her intended husband.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
which person or people
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The uneasiness proceeded from the fact that she was completely in the power of the Dead Man, who knew that she was the cast-off wife of Sydney--cast off for the crime of adultery with a black--and who could at any time, by exposing her true character to Mr. Hedge, ruin her schemes in that quarter forever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The enamored old gentleman paid her frequent visits, and supplied her liberally with funds, nor did he neglect to make her most costly presents.
but in spite of that
From this reading Julia's position and prospects, with reference to her contemplated marriage, were certainly very gratifying to her; yet there was one thing which troubled her exceedingly and was a source of constant apprehension and dread.
