Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

expected hopefully

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

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

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

set up or found

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

plural of “glow” — an alert and refreshed state

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

heal or recover

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

causing intoxication

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading “Precious is the return of that lost look Of love.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

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From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Precious is the return of that lost look Of love.”

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “Precious is the return of that lost look Of love.”

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “Precious is the return of that lost look Of love.”

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

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

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Precious is the return of that lost look Of love.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

a fence made of upright pickets

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading “Precious is the return of that lost look Of love.”

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Precious is the return of that lost look Of love.”

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

an area where a number of shrubs are planted

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

past form of “sober” — cause to become sober

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

that is looked for

From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Precious is the return of that lost look Of love.”

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

From this reading “Precious is the return of that lost look Of love.”

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

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

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

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

From this reading Fitz-Ullin, at length released, sought our heroine from room to room.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”

not reserved

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

precisely as stated

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

in or at the place that

From this reading Julia was not to be found in the house; he therefore wandered into the shrubbery, where, at the very paling gate at which they had parted on such miserable terms the evening before, he perceived her, and Frances with her.

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

From this reading That unreserved communication of sentiment with her which had been looked forward to with such intoxicating delight, was now anticipated with a sobered feeling: it was now longed for as a balm to heal a sickened, and if, in his circumstances, that were possible, an almost saddened spirit.

in the company of; together with

From this reading … “Lighten’d glows each breast with rapture, Grateful now, too intense before!”