Chapter XXIX

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From this reading ROWLEY'S _Noble Soldier_, 1634.

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

(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 "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

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

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

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

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

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

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

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

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

a priest who hears confession and gives absolution

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading DAVID'S TOWER--THE PRIEST.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

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From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

not one and not the other of two

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

impressive in appearance

From this reading ROWLEY'S _Noble Soldier_, 1634.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

and nothing more

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

participate in games or sport

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

slow and laborious because of weight

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading DAVID'S TOWER--THE PRIEST.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

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

From this reading ROWLEY'S _Noble Soldier_, 1634.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

with low volume

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading ROWLEY'S _Noble Soldier_, 1634.

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

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

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

From this reading DAVID'S TOWER--THE PRIEST.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

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

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

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

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

in the direction of

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading DAVID'S TOWER--THE PRIEST.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

someone who visits

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

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

From this reading As the physician retired, Father St. Bernard, Jane's confessor and daily visitor, and, of all the hundreds whom she knew, her only friend, glided softly in, and approached; for such was the terror excited by the accusations against her, that neither Marion Logan nor Alison Hume had dared to visit her; though they had sent many a message, saying, "how they wept and prayed for her," and so forth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She raised her heavy head, and with an expression almost of joy, extended her hands towards him; but the ponderous fetters weighed them down.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading "There's but one part to play; shame has done here, But execution must close up the scene; And for that cause these sprigs are worn by all, Badges of marriage, now of funeral."