Chapter XXVI · The Meeting of the Young Pair

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

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

later than; following

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

using the voice; not silently

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

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

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

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

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

next to; at the side of

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

power to direct or determine

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

demanding attention

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

past form of “extort” — obtain through intimidation

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

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

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

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

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

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

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

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

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

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

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

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From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

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From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

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From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

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From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

not any; not one

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

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From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

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

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

convulsive gasp made while weeping

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “After the first paroxysm of sobbing, crying, caressing and pitying each other had exhausted itself and them, they sat down on the edge of the bed and began to talk and compare notes.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

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

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

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From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

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

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

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

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

in the direction of

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

in or at the place that

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading “Joseph Wyvil withdrew from the cell and left them together, taking his seat on a bench in the corridor beside the turnkey.

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

From this reading “But notwithstanding the promise that the big brother had extorted from each of the unhappy little pair, that they would control their feelings and behave themselves, no sooner had Lil passed the grated door, entered the cell, and caught sight of her poor Joe, than she flew towards him, and the two fell into each other’s arms and sobbed aloud.

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From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.

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

From this reading Though losses and crosses Be lessons right severe, There’s wit there, ye’ll get there, Ye’ll find nae ither where.

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

From this reading _Robert Burns._ “Early on the next morning Joseph Wyvil brought his young sister to the prison cell to see her husband.