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From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
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From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
in addition
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
dearly loved
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
one or the other of two
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
Glanyravon
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From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
Gwynne
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From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
Howel
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From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
Howel's
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From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
Netta
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From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
NIECEnounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading THE NIECE.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
an amount of time
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
Rowland
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From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
a male human offspring
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIECE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE following day Mrs Jones came to see Netta, and to do her part in amusing her, and distracting her mind from Howel's promised return.
transcribeverbUS /trænˈskraɪb/
write out from speech, notes, etc.
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
Wenlock
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From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
at the time that
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Jones also accompanied Rowland in the afternoon in his visit to his sister, and, the ice once broken, these kind and Christian people came, alternately with Miss Gwynne, daily, for about a week, during which period there had been no news of Howel, either public or private.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr Wenlock visited Netta regularly, but said there could be no improvement in her health, and comparatively little strengthening of the mind, until she could be removed to country air; this, however, she would not hear of, although she cried very much, and was painfully excited, when Rowland gave her a letter from her mother, entreating her to come to Glanyravon, and made her acquainted with the contents of a letter he had received from his father, which we will transcribe.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading GLANYRAVON FARM, _October 9, 18--._ 'MY DEAR SON,--Your letter came duly to hand, and I will not deny that it affected me very much.