the state of being absent
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
anew
From this reading His health, indeed, very soon came right again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He had difficulties enough, however, of another kind.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE ARRIVAL.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His health, indeed, very soon came right again.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
champagnenounUS /ʃæmˈpeɪn/
a white sparkling wine either produced in Champagne or resembling that produced there
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
Councillornoun
a member of a council
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
deservingadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
(often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had difficulties enough, however, of another kind.
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From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
Eastwood's
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From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
one or the other of two
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had difficulties enough, however, of another kind.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
excitements
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From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had difficulties enough, however, of another kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had difficulties enough, however, of another kind.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had difficulties enough, however, of another kind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His health, indeed, very soon came right again.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had difficulties enough, however, of another kind.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
a human being
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
PisanounUS /ˈpiːsə/
a city in Tuscany; site of the famous Leaning Tower
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
PrivynounUS /ˈprɪvi/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
precisely, exactly
From this reading His health, indeed, very soon came right again.
only a very short time before
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
in the near future
From this reading His health, indeed, very soon came right again.
substitutionnounUS /ˌsʌbstɪˈtuːʃən/
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARRIVAL.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
precisely as stated
From this reading His health, indeed, very soon came right again.
vin
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From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
which person or people
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To the reader who is better acquainted with the causes and character of Frederick Eastwood’s detention on his journey than either his mother or her Privy Councillor, the fears entertained by these ladies in respect to his health will scarcely appear deserving of much consideration.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Two days’ rest at Pisa, the substitution of the _vin du pays_ for champagne, and the absence of other excitements, made him quite equal to contemplate the journey home without anxiety, so far as his own interesting person was concerned.
