Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

speak to

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

for the reason that

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

brought into existence

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

15th President of the United States (1791-1868)

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

unvarying in nature

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

a female human offspring

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

divisible by two

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

formed or conceived by the imagination

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

an auxiliary activity

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

a social unit living together

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

displaying a lack of consistency

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

for more time

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

a form of address for a man

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

as might be expected

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

absolutely essential

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

and nothing more

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

in a rueful manner

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

cut with a saw

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

and nothing more

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

express in speech

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

with speed

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

carry out

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

liable to or capable of change

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

precisely as stated

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

at the time that

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

belonging to which person

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

in a wistful manner

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.