Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

arousing affect

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

a cherished desire

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

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

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

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

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

divisible by two

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

marked by distress

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

depressingly dark

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

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

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

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

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

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From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

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From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

in a humble manner

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

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

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

take in marriage

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

position 1,000,000 in a countable series of things

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

indulgence in moral pronouncements; the exposition (often superficially) of a particular moral code

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

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

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

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From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

through chance

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

any competition

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

on the contrary

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

the complete duration of something

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

the season of growth

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

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

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

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

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

a person who has never had sex

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

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

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

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

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading But a truce to moralizing.--Two months passed away, and it was now the season of summer--that delicious season, fraught with more voluptuous pleasures than virgin spring, gloomy autumn or hoary winter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within that brief span--the millionth fraction of a single sand in Time's great hour-glass--thousands have begun their existence, to pursue through life a career of honor, of profit, of ambition, or of crime!--and thousands, too, have ceased their existence, and their places are filled by others in the great race of human life.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _Showing that a man should never marry a woman before he sees her face--The Disappointed Bridegroom--Final Catastrophe._ Two months passed away.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading It was in rather an obscure street of Boston--in a modest two-story wooden house--and in an apartment plainly, even humbly furnished, that two ladies were seated, engaged in an earnest conversation.

but in spite of that

From this reading Two months!--how short a space of time, and yet, perchance, how pregnant with events affecting the happiness and the destiny of millions!