Chapter XIII

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

later than; following

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

fearless and daring

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

make a high sound typical of glass

From this reading Mr. Clink, as may well be imagined, most eagerly seized upon the opportunity.

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From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Mr. Clink, as may well be imagined, most eagerly seized upon the opportunity.

the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

full of events or incidents

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

start firing a weapon

From this reading His heart was on fire.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

set up or found

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His heart was on fire.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Mr. Clink, as may well be imagined, most eagerly seized upon the opportunity.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

calculated to please or gain favor

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Mr. Clink, as may well be imagined, most eagerly seized upon the opportunity.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. Clink, as may well be imagined, most eagerly seized upon the opportunity.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Clink, as may well be imagined, most eagerly seized upon the opportunity.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

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

From this reading Now was everything to be risked, and everything to be won.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

a sign of something about to happen

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Mr. Clink, as may well be imagined, most eagerly seized upon the opportunity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

win approval or support for

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

the act of receiving

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

past form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading Now was everything to be risked, and everything to be won.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Mr. Clink, as may well be imagined, most eagerly seized upon the opportunity.

the quality of being significant

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

up to a particular time

From this reading After the receipt of that letter he could not sleep nor rest until the arrival of the eventful morning.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

(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 Mr. Clink, as may well be imagined, most eagerly seized upon the opportunity.

at the time that

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

in or at the place that

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

which person or people

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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the words that are spoken

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.

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From this reading _A scene in a lady's chamber.--Before the Elopement, and after it.--Arrival at Charnwood, and who was found there._ When our friend, Roger, first observed the change in his sister's spirits more particularly alluded to above, he regarded it as an omen so much more to be relied upon for its real significance than any words, that thereupon he wrote to Colin at the place where he was waiting in expectation,--stating the circumstances that had occurred, at full length; and insinuating that if Colin felt inclined to adopt a bold course and prepare everything in readiness for the expedition, he would engage, without any further delay, to persuade his sister to fly with them about day-break on a certain morning which he named.