14th
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From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
Adele
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From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
bewitchingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
doats
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From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
fancy'd
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From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
fram'd
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From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
the act of giving
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
the act of departing
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
march in a procession
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
not one, and not any
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
being perceived or observed
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
and nothing more
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
OTWAY
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From this reading OTWAY.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
sweetenverbUS /ˈswiːtən/
make sweeter in taste
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
To-day
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From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
Vinet
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From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
at the time that
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
wheresoe'er
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From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a few days past, I have noticed that Pauline remained more in the room when Joseph was conversing with the Doctor, and when thinking herself unnoticed, her attention became absorbed, and her eyes flashed, while the color came and went, giving her beautiful countenance a most bewitching variety of expression.
which person or people
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I had so fixed my heart upon her, That wheresoe'er I fram'd a scheme of life For time to come, she was my only joy, With which I used to sweeten future cares; I fancy'd pleasures, none but one who loves And doats as I did, can imagine like them."
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He writes that he will accompany Adele to Nice a day or two before that time, as she has a strong desire to become acquainted with persons of whom she has heard so much from her friend, Monsieur Morgan.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading _Friday, March 14th._ To-day Joseph received a letter from Monsieur Vinet in reply to one he wrote, stating the time of our leaving for Paris.
