Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

the state of being absent

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

(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 This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

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From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

for the reason that

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

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

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

put or send forth

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

permission to do something

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

carry on a conversation

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

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From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

move gently or carefully

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

apart from; not including

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

the state of being honored

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

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From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

diminished in strength, quality, or utility

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

go away from a place

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

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From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

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

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

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 RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

unnecessary and unwarranted

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

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

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

on one occasion

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

and nothing more

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

-ing form of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Now my mother, as might be expected, began at once to cast about for some means of relieving me from all further peril, and herself from great anxiety.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

express in words

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

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

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

express in words

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

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

From this reading RUTH IS NOT LIKE LORNA Although by our mother's reluctant consent a large part of the obstacles between Annie and her lover appeared to be removed, on the other hand Lorna and myself gained little, except as regarded comfort of mind, and some ease to the conscience.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

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

From this reading Moreover, our chance of frequent meetings and delightful converse was much impaired, at least for the present; because though mother was not aware of my narrow escape from Carver Doone, she made me promise never to risk my life by needless visits.

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

From this reading And upon this point, that is to say, the necessity of the visit, she was well content, as she said, to leave me to my own good sense and honour; only begging me always to tell her of my intention beforehand.

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

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading This pledge, however, for her own sake, I declined to give; knowing how wretched she would be during all the time of my absence; and, on that account, I promised instead, that I would always give her a full account of my adventure upon returning.