Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Such an event among the people of this quarter was always productive of a congregation.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Such an event among the people of this quarter was always productive of a congregation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

aroused to action

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

From this reading Such an event among the people of this quarter was always productive of a congregation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Such an event among the people of this quarter was always productive of a congregation.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading FOREST PREACHING.

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From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

set up or found

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

usually; as a rule

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

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From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

past form of “insulate” — protect from heat, cold, or noise by surrounding with insulating material

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

in an essential manner

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

an event that happens

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Such an event among the people of this quarter was always productive of a congregation.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading FOREST PREACHING.

producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)

From this reading Such an event among the people of this quarter was always productive of a congregation.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Such an event among the people of this quarter was always productive of a congregation.

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From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

located far away spatially

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

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From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such an event among the people of this quarter was always productive of a congregation.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Such an event among the people of this quarter was always productive of a congregation.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

information about recent and important events

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

inflected form of “undergo” — pass through

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

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From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

not in keeping with (and usually undesirable for) the season

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

which person or people

From this reading At an early hour of the ensuing morning, Ralph was aroused from his slumbers, which had been more than grateful from the extra degree of fatigue he had the day before undergone, by the appearance of Forrester, who apologized for the somewhat unseasonable nature of his visit, by bringing tidings of a preacher and of a preaching in the neighborhood on that day.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The occurrence being unfrequent, its importance was duly and necessarily increased in the estimation of those, the remote and insulated position of whom rendered society, whenever it could be found, a leading and general attraction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was the sabbath--and though, generally speaking, very far from being kept holy in that region, yet, as a day of repose from labor--a holyday, in fact--it was observed, at all times, with more than religious scrupulosity.