Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

acquired as your own by free choice

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

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From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "But my wife is along."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

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

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

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

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

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

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

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

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

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

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a quick look

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

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

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

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

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

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

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

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

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

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

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

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

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

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

From this reading "But my wife is along."

and nothing more

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

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

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

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

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "But my wife is along."

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

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

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

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

cause to go somewhere

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

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

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading She immediately recognized him, although his handsome face had become somewhat bronzed by exposure in camp and field.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

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

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

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

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

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

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

accept gladly

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

(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 He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "But my wife is along."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

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

From this reading He knew his adopted sister too well to fear that Minnie would fail to receive from her the warmest welcome, and so with eager heart he took passage on one of the Mississippi boats to New Orleans, intending to stop in the city a few days, and send word to Camilla; but just as he was passing from the levee to the hotel, he caught a glimpse of Camilla walking down the street, and stopping the carriage, he alighted, and spoke to her.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Do not go to the hotel," she said, "you are heartily welcome, come home with me."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Before he located, Louis concluded to visit the old homestead, and to present his beautiful young bride to his grandmother and Camilla.