the state of being absent
From this reading Lady Westhaven eagerly embracing her, reproached her tenderly for her long absence.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Lady Westhaven eagerly embracing her, reproached her tenderly for her long absence.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading Lady Westhaven eagerly embracing her, reproached her tenderly for her long absence.
Emmeline
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From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
Emmeline's
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From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading You look so faint!'
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Westhaven eagerly embracing her, reproached her tenderly for her long absence.
made afraid
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Westhaven eagerly embracing her, reproached her tenderly for her long absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
how
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From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Westhaven eagerly embracing her, reproached her tenderly for her long absence.
Ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
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 Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You look so faint!'
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
not any; not one
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
reproached
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From this reading Lady Westhaven eagerly embracing her, reproached her tenderly for her long absence.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You look so faint!'
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Lady Westhaven eagerly embracing her, reproached her tenderly for her long absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
Westhaven
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From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
in or at the place that
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
belonging to which person
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Lord Westhaven first entered the room where his wife was, whose alarming apprehensions at Emmeline's long stay were by this time extreme.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Our Emmeline is returned, my love,' said he, 'and has met with no accident.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But then observing how pale she looked, and the fatigue and oppression she seemed to suffer, her Ladyship said-- 'Surely you have been frightened--or you are ill?
