Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

further or added

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

expected hopefully

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

beyond normal limits

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

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

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I ne'er heard tell o' the like o't.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading I ne'er heard tell o' the like o't.

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

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I ne'er heard tell o' the like o't.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

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

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

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 "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I ne'er heard tell o' the like o't.

not any; not one

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading I ne'er heard tell o' the like o't.

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From this reading I ne'er heard tell o' the like o't.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

and nothing more

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

an amount of time

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Savage.

(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

express in words

From this reading I ne'er heard tell o' the like o't.

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

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

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

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

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

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

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

From this reading The old gentleman's disappointment was excessive; and, as he paced up and down the parlour, with his hands in his pockets, he muttered, "Twa lasses!

which person or people

From this reading THE happy period, so long and anxiously anticipated by the ladies of Glenfern, at length arrived and Lady Juliana presented to the house of Douglas--not, alas! the ardently-desired heir to its ancient consequence, but twin-daughters, who could only be regarded as additional burdens on its poverty.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "No mother's care Shielded my infant innocence with prayer: * * * * * Mother, miscall'd, farewell!"