Chapter II

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

From this reading A letter came-- THE NEW TIMON.

a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

matters of personal concern

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

anew

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

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From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

in addition

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

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

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

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

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

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

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

terminate

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

a brother by marriage

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

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From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A letter came-- THE NEW TIMON.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

get or ask advice from

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

the act of departing

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

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From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

United States jazz trumpeter and exponent of bebop (1917-1993)

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

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

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

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

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

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

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

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

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

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

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

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

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A letter came-- THE NEW TIMON.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

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

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

come together

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

a particular point in time

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

overgrown with moss

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

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

From this reading A letter came-- THE NEW TIMON.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

past form of “occasion” — give occasion to

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

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From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

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

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

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From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

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

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

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From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

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

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

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From this reading A letter came-- THE NEW TIMON.

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

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

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From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

having undisturbed continuity

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

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

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

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

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

which person or people

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was quite the latter end of November that the first break in the party assembled at Silverton was occasioned by the departure of Arthur Seaham for Scotland, where he went for the purpose both of seeing his sister Alice, and arranging several matters of business, and at the same time to consult his brother-in-law, Mr. Gillespie, whose opinion and legal experience he held in high estimation, concerning the measures to be adopted with reference to his intended professional studies.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "There is a tide in the affairs of man," and Mary's we have seen, from the time of her first arrival at Silverton, has seemed to run on to the full, with a most uninterrupted flow of smooth prosperity most alarming.

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

From this reading By Christmas, however, Arthur would be in London, and there again meet Mary, who in less than ten days from his departure was to accompany the de Burgh's to town, Trevor also proceeding thither.

past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.

but in spite of that

From this reading The nuptial day was fix'd, the plighting kiss Glowed on my lips; that moment the abyss, Which hid by moss-grown time yet yawned as wide Beneath my feet, divorced me from her side.