Chapter XIX

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

the state of being absent

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

expressing offensive reproach

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

having companions or an escort

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

later than; following

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

(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 Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

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

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

pledged to be married

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

a small house with a single story

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

recognizable; marked

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

the act of departing

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

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

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

come together

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

every person

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

a social unit living together

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

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

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

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

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

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

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

and nothing more

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

go away from a place

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

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

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

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

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

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

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

very recently

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

information about recent and important events

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

held or filled or in use

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

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

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

the work of a sailor

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

a male human offspring

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

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

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

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

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

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From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

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

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

precisely as stated

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

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

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

which person or people

From this reading Everybody was glad, for the departure of so large a number of those who had made up their family for weeks past had left them all feeling somewhat lonely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE next morning after the sailing of the _Dolphin_ brought to Mrs. Travilla the news that her son Edward and his family, accompanied by Ella Conly, were on their way north, intending first to visit the Lelands at Evelyn’s cottage on the Hudson, then to come on to spend a few weeks with her at the sea-shore.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Hugh Lilburn felt very loth to leave just as his betrothed was coming, for the visit on the Hudson was not to be a long one; besides, he was unwilling to leave his father to encounter McAlpine without being there himself to defend him in case the Mormon should become abusive.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

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

From this reading That he decided in his own mind would be worse than allowing his business interests to suffer somewhat by a prolonged absence from his newly acquired property.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading But it was growing late in the season; the cottage nearest to the house occupied by the Dinsmores, Mrs. Travilla, and the others of that party was rented by them for the expected ones from New York, and in a week from the departure of the _Dolphin_ and her passengers they arrived and took possession.