used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
anew
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
eagerly desirous
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
the act of departing
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
DisclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
DisguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
having made preparations
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
HedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
Julia
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From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
come together
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
on one occasion
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
reformedadjectiveUS /rɪˈfɔːrmd/
of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Of course, he can know nothing of her former character; and if I find her disposed to be faithful to her present husband, Heaven forbid that I should ruin her by exposure!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
SuicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
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 It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
precisely as stated
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
(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 But I must so disguise myself that she shall not recognise me; this I can easily do, for I am well acquainted with the art of disguise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
at the time that
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'I must see Julia once again,' said Frank to himself, when informed of her departure;--'I must see and converse with her again, for I am anxious to see if she has really reformed, since her marriage with this Mr. Hedge, whom I have heard spoken of as a very respectable old man.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _The Disguised Husband--the False Wife--the Murder--the Disclosure, and Suicide._ Reader, let thy fancy again wing its flight from New York to our own city of Boston.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was a strange coincidence that Frank Sydney and his wife Julia should tarry again beneath the same roof; yet they were not destined to meet under that roof--for the next day after Frank made the discovery, Mr. Hedge and the young lady removed from the Hotel to a splendid house which had been fitted up for them in the most aristocratic quarter of the city.
