used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
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 It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the act of departing
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
the act of discovering something
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
Fostina
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From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
innsnounUS /ɪnz/
plural of “inn” — a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
molestedverbUS /məˈlestɪd/
past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
MysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
not any; not one
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
try to get or reach
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Fostina continues on her Journey--She arrives at a distant Country Village--A Walk in the Forest--Visit to the Castle--Mistaken Friends--A Mystery--Strange Discovery--Mysteries Revealed--The Result._ Fostina continued on her journey for several days, riding most of her way in the stage coach, and stopping at the public inns at night.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
at the time that
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
in or at the place that
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a cold and rainy afternoon, and Fostina had been riding for some hours through a country village, when the coach suddenly stopped, and the passengers, among whom was our lovely heroine, hastened to the inn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Far from her native home, where the sound of no familiar voice met her ear, without a kindred friend to sympathize with her in her lonely situation, roamed the beautiful maiden of the Mountain Glen, to seek a home in a stranger's land.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She was now a great distance from her native village; and thinking herself far beyond the reach of her enemies, she came to the conclusion that she could now rest in safety, without fear of being molested.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred to our young adventurer, until nearly two weeks had passed away since her departure.
