used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Tana was not a very agreeable abode.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The Tana was not a very agreeable abode.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The Tana was not a very agreeable abode.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
uttered without voice
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
well in the past; former
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
DrearinessnounUS /ˈdriːrinəs/
extreme dullness; lacking spirit or interest
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
in a free manner
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
Gerald
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From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
depressingly dark
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
not any; not one
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Tana was not a very agreeable abode.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
by chance
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
satanicadjectiveUS /səˈtænɪk/
extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
sickbednoun
the bed on which a sick person lies
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
Tana
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From this reading The Tana was not a very agreeable abode.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It was no common terror that possessed him; his studies as a child had stored his memory with many a dreadful story of satanic temptation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
unredeemedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈdiːmd/
in danger of the eternal punishment of Hell
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Tana was not a very agreeable abode.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Tana was not a very agreeable abode.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dreariness within doors and without, a poverty unredeemed by that graceful content which so often sheds its influence over humble fortune, a wearisome round of life--these were the characteristics of a spot which, in a manner, was associated in his mind with all the sufferings of a sickbed.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading If Gerald breathed more freely the next morning, on hearing that Signor Gabriel had departed, it is, perhaps, no great wonder.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet no sooner had he learned that Gabriel was gone, than he felt as if a load were removed from his heart, and that even by the shores of that gloomy lake, or on the sides of those barren hills, he might now indulge his own teeming fancies, and live in a world of his own thoughts.
