Chapter XI

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

From this reading _A meeting, and a parting.

the state of being absent

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

later than; following

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

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

From this reading _A meeting, and a parting.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

dearly loved

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

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From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

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From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

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From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

at a previous time

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

set up or found

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

in the recent past

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading _A meeting, and a parting.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

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

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

not any; not one

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

the act of departing politely

From this reading _A meeting, and a parting.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

by chance

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

an amount of time

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

for a long time without essential change

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

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

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

not often

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

arousing affect

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

without awareness

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

under normal conditions

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The absence of joy, if not the positive presence of melancholy, was visible in every countenance.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

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

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

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

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

during the time that

From this reading The voices that spoke, spoke in a lower tone than formerly; while those of Mr. and Mrs. Calvert were seldom heard at all.

which person or people

From this reading Being one of the most agreeable, pathetic, and loving chapters to be found in this great history._ No long period of observation was required after Colin's arrival at Mr. Calvert's, to enable him to discover that deep anxiety, and care, and watchfulness, now reigned throughout that house touching her, his own beloved, who so lately was as its life-spring and delight.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The blinds of the windows seemed to be permanently kept more than usually low;--unconsciously, perhaps, on the part of the inmates of the place; but, then, that little circumstance agreed with the general tone of their feelings, and so it became as it were natural.