make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading At this time no condition could be more promising and prosperous than that of the young banker.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At this time no condition could be more promising and prosperous than that of the young banker.
betokened
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From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
commiserationnoun
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
a state at a particular time
From this reading At this time no condition could be more promising and prosperous than that of the young banker.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At this time no condition could be more promising and prosperous than that of the young banker.
Dalibard
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From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
inexpressiblyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
Lucretia
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From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
Lucretia's
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From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
Mainwaring's
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From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
absolutely essential
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
not any; not one
From this reading At this time no condition could be more promising and prosperous than that of the young banker.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading At this time no condition could be more promising and prosperous than that of the young banker.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading At this time no condition could be more promising and prosperous than that of the young banker.
on the contrary
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
reintroductionnounUS /ˌriːɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
an act of renewed introduction
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
Susan
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From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
Susan's
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From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
tenderest
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From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lucretia appeared to have forgiven the past, and to have conquered its more painful recollections; she was gentle to Susan, though she rather suffered than returned her caresses; she was open and frank to William.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At this time no condition could be more promising and prosperous than that of the young banker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Both felt inexpressibly grateful for her visit, the forgiveness it betokened, and the confidence it implied.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
a message informing of danger
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
at the time that
From this reading We have now arrived at that stage in this history when it is necessary to look back on the interval in Lucretia’s life,--between the death of Dalibard, and her reintroduction in the second portion of our tale.
widowhoodnoun
the time of a woman's life when she is a widow
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
William
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From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading One day, without previous notice or warning, Lucretia arrived at William Mainwaring’s house; she was in the deep weeds of widowhood, and that garb of mourning sufficed to add Susan’s tenderest commiseration to the warmth of her affectionate welcome.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At this time no condition could be more promising and prosperous than that of the young banker.
