Chapter XXV · Startling News

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

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

later than; following

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

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

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

have

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

for the reason that

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

pledged to be married

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

confined by bonds

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

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From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

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From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

pass by

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

with fondness; with love

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

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

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

a young female

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

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

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

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From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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 Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

engage in

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

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

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

come together

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

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

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

and nothing more

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

above and across; more than

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

by chance

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

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From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

hold back to a later time

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Besides, she knew that she was not brave enough, or strong enough, to bear the pain of seeing him daily with his betrothed--perhaps to be compelled by the narrow conventionalities of society to be a guest at his wedding.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

up to a particular time

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

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

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Jessie Lyndon had been strong enough to send her lover from her because he was bound to another, but she was not brave enough to meet him daily in the intimate association of her mother’s home as she knew must be the case if she went to Mrs. Dalrymple’s before the wedding.

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

From this reading Fondly as she longed to meet her mother and convey to her the dying messages of her father, she determined to postpone that meeting till after Frank and Cora were married and gone.

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

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

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

From this reading She must see him there daily with Cora, and she knew that her presence would only make him more unhappy, and hinder the return of his heart to the girl to whom it was plighted.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Her mind ran over her few humble friends in New York, suggesting the Widow Doyle as the most available one with whom to stay during the short interval that must elapse between now and the marriage.