used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading No man cures us--the highest art is not to kill!
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
brought into existence
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
chastenedverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsənd/
past form of “chasten” — censure severely
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
concealsverbUS /kənˈsiːlz/
third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
curesnounUS /kjʊrz/
plural of “cure” — a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
From this reading No man cures us--the highest art is not to kill!
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
disordersnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/
plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
drawing-room
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From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
ERPINGHAM
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
at any time
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
GODOLPHIN
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GODOLPHIN'S
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading No man cures us--the highest art is not to kill!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading No man cures us--the highest art is not to kill!
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
LUCILLA'S
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maladiesnounUS /ˈmælədiz/
plural of “malady” — any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
a particular point in time
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
not any; not one
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No man cures us--the highest art is not to kill!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
pathologynounUS /pəˈθɑːlədʒi/
the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
PERPLEXITYnounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
queenlyadjective
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a queen
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
any competition
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
RADCLYFFE
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
express in words
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
SENATORnounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No man cures us--the highest art is not to kill!
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
urbaneadjectiveUS /ərˈbeɪn/
showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No man cures us--the highest art is not to kill!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I say accurate and profound comparatively, for positive knowledge of pathology is what no physician in modern times and civilized countries really possesses.
at the time that
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
which person or people
From this reading She sent that evening for the most celebrated physician in London--that polished and courtly man who seems born for the maladies of the drawing-room, but who beneath so urbane a demeanour, conceals so accurate and profound a knowledge of the disorders of his unfortunate race.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LUCILLA’S FLIGHT.--THE PERPLEXITY OF LADY ERPINGHAM.--A CHANGE COMES OVER GODOLPHIN’S MIND.--HIS CONVERSATION WITH RADCLYFFE.--GENERAL ELECTION.--GODOLPHIN BECOMES A SENATOR.
witheringadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading No human heart ever beat with more pure and generous emotions, when freed from the political fever that burned within her (withering, for the moment, the chastened and wholesome impulses of her nature), than those which animated the heart of the queenly Constance.
