absented
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From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
Alice
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From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
Allain
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From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
Avondale
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From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
Belfont
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From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
BuchanannounUS /bjuːˈkænən/
15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
Calantha
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From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
at any time
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
set up or found
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
Gerald
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From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
habitationnounUS /ˌhæbəˈteɪʃən/
the native habitat or home of an animal or plant
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
engage in
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
remembrancesnounUS /rɪˈmembrənsɪz/
plural of “remembrance” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
sea-bathing
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From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
express in words
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distance from thence to the castle was short; and Calantha had already sent her children there for the benefit of sea-bathing.
at the time that
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She found him mournfully employed in looking over some papers and drawings, which he had removed to his own habitation.
which person or people
From this reading On returning one day thence, she called upon Gerald Mac Allain, who had absented himself from the castle, ever since Mr. Buchanan had appeared there.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Upon seeing Lady Avondale he arose, and pointing to the drawings, which she recognized: “Poor Alice,” he said, “these little remembrances tell me of happier days, and make me sad; but when I see you, my Lady, I forget my sorrows.”
Zerbellini
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From this reading The Rector of Belfont had willingly permitted the little Zerbellini to be placed under his wife’s care.
