Chapter I

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

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

a state or condition markedly different from the norm

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

later than; following

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

(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 “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

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

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

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

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

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

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

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From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

divisible by two

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

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From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

the organ of sight

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

the act of putting something in working order again

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

death of a person

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

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

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

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

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

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

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

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

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

not suitable or right or appropriate

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

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

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

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From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

for more time

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

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From this reading Morrell.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

cut with a saw

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

the place where some action occurs

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

unusual or striking

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

having a supporting base

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

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

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

in or at that place or location

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

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

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Miss Leslie was arrested by the uncommon sweetness of the stranger’s voice; and fixing her eye on her, she was struck with the singular dignity and grace of her demeanour--a certain air indicating an “inborn royalty of soul,” that even the ugly envelope of a blanket did not conceal.

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

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading “Those well scene natives in grave Nature’s hests, All close designs conceal in their deep brests.”

at the time that

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

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

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

which person or people

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would be highly improper any longer to keep our readers in ignorance of the cause of our heroine’s apparent aberration from the line of strict propriety.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading After her conversation with Everell, in which we must infer, from its effect on his mind, that she manifested less art than zeal in her friend’s cause, she was retiring to her own apartment, when, on passing through the hall, she saw an Indian woman standing there, requesting the servant who had admitted her “to ask the young ladies of the house if they would look at some rare moccasins.”