Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

affirming or giving assent

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

how long something has existed

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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From this reading “ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

react verbally

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

a mark to indicate a direction or relation

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.”

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From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

communicated in words

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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 WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

engage in

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

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

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

on one occasion

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

above and across; more than

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

the most extreme possible amount or value

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

a male human offspring

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

be standing; be upright

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

not in physical motion

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

express in words

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.”

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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

From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

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From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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

From this reading The previous day, there was a grand picnic up the Dale to the Old Maen of Stanwick.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL.”

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

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

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

which person or people

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

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From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WHEN the festivities at Holmcastle were over--they lasted three days, and will long be remembered in the lovely Dale of the Arrow--Wilfred and Evelyn, as had been previously arranged, went on with the Duchess of Ribblesdale and her son, in order to be present at the still grander fêtes which were to celebrate the coming of age of the latter.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It boots not to tell the precise words in which the young man couched his proposal, but it is needful to record that the young lady’s answer was monosyllabic, and in the affirmative.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was on that occasion that the young Duke, following Evelyn, who had expressed a wish once more to stand on the peak of Stanwick Edge, put into practice the resolution he had formed erewhile in the railway carriage on his way from Hampton Court to London, viz., to make an offer of marriage to the beautiful sister of his friend.