Chapter XX

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

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

later than; following

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

anew

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

(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 Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

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

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

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From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

in a blank and uncomprehending manner

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

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From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

the act of departing

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

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From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

have as a logical consequence

From this reading THE HEIR OF ENTAIL.

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From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

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

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

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

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

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

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

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

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

plural of “hearth” — an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading THE HEIR OF ENTAIL.

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

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

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

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

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

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

befitting a woman of good breeding

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

a large and imposing house

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

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

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

not any; not one

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

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

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HEIR OF ENTAIL.

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

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

on one occasion

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

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

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

above and across; more than

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

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

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

past form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

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

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

hurl as if with a sling

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

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

From this reading THE HEIR OF ENTAIL.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

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

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

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

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

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

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

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

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

at the time that

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

in or at the place that

From this reading The sudden departure of the sisters from Birkwoodbrae, few knew precisely for where, caused something like consternation--at least, a great deal of commiseration--in the place they had left behind them.

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

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

which person or people

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

belonging to which person

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

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From this reading When, two days after their departure, Captain Colville, with a magnificent diamond ring for Mary, and intent on taking up the story of his love where he had left it off, rode over to Birkwoodbrae, he went in hot haste to the manse for intelligence, and then he and Dr. Wodrow looked blankly in each other's face.

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

From this reading Their sweet, soft, ladylike faces and presence were missed erelong from the pew in which they had sat on Sundays from childhood; countless acts of kindness, goodness, charity, and benevolence were remembered now and rehearsed by cottage hearths and 'ingle-lums' again and again, and all deplored that the places which knew them once would know them no more!

people who are wounded

From this reading 'Gone--what does it all mean?' impetuously asked the captain, whose wounded hand was in a black silk sling, and who looked pale and thin.