used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after there came a more explicit letter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after there came a more explicit letter.
(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 Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
(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 At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
Archibald
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From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
of short duration or distance
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after there came a more explicit letter.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had found poor Archibald Sutherland in the strong grip of despair.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
epistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading A few days after there came a more explicit letter.
Ferguson
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From this reading Mr. Ferguson had found poor Archibald Sutherland in the strong grip of despair.
Ferguson's
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From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after there came a more explicit letter.
flatterers
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From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
set up or found
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
death of a person
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had found poor Archibald Sutherland in the strong grip of despair.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
immediately past
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A few days after there came a more explicit letter.
something that is lost
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few days after there came a more explicit letter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
not any; not one
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
on one occasion
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had found poor Archibald Sutherland in the strong grip of despair.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
prodigalnounUS /ˈprɑːdɪɡəl/
a recklessly extravagant consumer
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
except for; apart from
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
slow-paced
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From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
sorest
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From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
stimulateverbUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪt/
act as a stimulant
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had found poor Archibald Sutherland in the strong grip of despair.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had found poor Archibald Sutherland in the strong grip of despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Ferguson had found poor Archibald Sutherland in the strong grip of despair.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A few days after there came a more explicit letter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
(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 At last Mr. Ferguson's hurried intimation of his arrival in Paris came at once to satisfy and to stimulate her anxiety--for Mr. Ferguson's brief epistle said emphatically that it was _well_ he had lost no time in setting out upon his journey, and that he found "Mr. Archibald" in sorest need of some steadfast friend about him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Other two weary slow-paced weeks wore through, before Mrs. Catherine heard any further tidings of her prodigal.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Loss of fortune had brought loss of friends--not one of all his former guests or flatterers remained to comfort him in his poverty; and save for the jealous solicitude with which he guarded his sister, Mr. Ferguson believed that his reckless desperation would have laid him ere now in the grave of the suicide.
