Chapter XVII

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

From this reading "At such a moment, piety becomes The only passion of the soul!"

plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

later than; following

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

third-person singular of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

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

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "At such a moment, piety becomes The only passion of the soul!"

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

the act of closing something

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

deem to be

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

obvious to the eye or mind

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

plural of “fill” — a quantity sufficient to satisfy

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

the act of giving

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

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From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

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

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

immediately past

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

a particular point in time

From this reading "At such a moment, piety becomes The only passion of the soul!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

and nothing more

From this reading "At such a moment, piety becomes The only passion of the soul!"

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

owed as a debt

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading "At such a moment, piety becomes The only passion of the soul!"

an amount of time

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

righteousness by virtue of being pious

From this reading "At such a moment, piety becomes The only passion of the soul!"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

in the near future

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading "At such a moment, piety becomes The only passion of the soul!"

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

restricted to something

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "At such a moment, piety becomes The only passion of the soul!"

an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

carry out

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Lady L.'s infant died at her breast, soon after the closing in of evening had rendered the illuminations for its birth conspicuous; and in less than half an hour she herself expired.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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

From this reading "He lies beside the dead; at frantic starts, Kisses the cold lips of Julius."

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

up to a particular time

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The melancholy events to which it alludes, divested only of the additions made by superstition, did indeed but too truly, too surely, take place at this period.

without any excuse

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

the trait of being unwilling

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

at the time that

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

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

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

a late time of life

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.

but in spite of that

From this reading Although the conversation related in our last chapter, was not, as we have already hinted, held between the parties till thirteen years after the present era, owing to the nurse's unwillingness to confess that she had slept when she should have watched; yet, as the subjects of which it treats, belong strictly to this epoch of our history, we do not consider that we anticipate unjustifiably, in giving the conversation itself the place it now fills.