used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
awedadjectiveUS /ɔːd/
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
make calm or still
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
Caroline's
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From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
Cheltenham
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From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
drawing-room
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From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
duetsnounUS /duːˈets/
plural of “duet” — two items of the same kind
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
any strong feeling
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
divisible by two
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
irremediableadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbəl/
impossible to remedy or correct or redress
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
MontpeliernounUS /mɑːntˈpiːliər/
capital of the state of Vermont; located in north central Vermont
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
Palliser's
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From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
not used up
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
salutaryadjectiveUS /ˈsæljəteri/
tending to promote physical well-being; beneficial to health
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
cut with a saw
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
terrifyverbUS /ˈterəfaɪ/
fill with terror; frighten greatly
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alfred felt a strong and restless desire to absent himself from Cheltenham for a time.
in the direction of
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
precisely as stated
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The dread of seeing them appropriated by another, appeared, in the present disordered state of his mind, to terrify his fancy even more than all the vague and distant views of that irremediable step; the very despair attending the contemplation of which awed every gentler emotion into stillness; and produced comparatively, a seeming, if not a salutary calm.
a vivid mental image
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
Willoughby
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From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading What might ultimately occur he saw as a frightful spectre in the distance, and he even strove to keep his mental vision fixed with stern steadiness on the unwelcome image, while he laboured to discipline his mind to generous emotions, and teach it to desire absolutely the happiness of his truly generous brother, without any remaining reference to self, even though Willoughby should become a serious and a successful admirer of Caroline's.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading But to witness the early steps, the daily progress towards such a consummation, was what seemed to his imagination impossible to be endured.
work-table
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From this reading Caroline's gentle smiles--the privilege of walking beside her on the Montpelier promenade--of sitting near her little work-table in Lady Palliser's drawing-room--of joining his voice to hers in certain duets which he called to mind individually: these had been his own.
