used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
afflictionnounUS /əˈflɪkʃən/
a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Last Day and the Last Night_.
from appearances alone
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
Armine
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From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Nor was Ferdinand less sensible of the bitterness of this separation.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _The Last Day and the Last Night_.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
the act of departing
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
any strong feeling
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
Falmouth
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From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
FerdinandnounUS /ˈfɜːrdɪnænd/
the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
immediately past
From this reading _The Last Day and the Last Night_.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Nor was Ferdinand less sensible of the bitterness of this separation.
held dear
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _The Last Day and the Last Night_.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was Ferdinand less sensible of the bitterness of this separation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
try to get or reach
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Nor was Ferdinand less sensible of the bitterness of this separation.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
situateverbUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪt/
determine or indicate the place, site, or limits of, as if by an instrument or by a survey
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
confined on all sides
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Last Day and the Last Night_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This separation, now so near at hand, occasioned Lady Armine the deepest affliction; but she struggled to suppress her emotion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
trickledverbUS /ˈtrɪkəld/
past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
in or at the place that
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
belonging to which person
From this reading IN THE meantime, the approaching I departure of Ferdinand was the great topic of interest at Armine, It was settled that his father should accompany him to Falmouth, where he was to embark; and that they should pay a visit on their way to his grandfather, whose seat was situate in the west of England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet often, while apparently busied with the common occupations of the day, the tears trickled down her cheek; and often she rose from her restless seat, while surrounded by those she loved, to seek the solitude of her chamber and indulge her overwhelming sorrow.
