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From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
(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 Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
on or to one side
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
BassetnounUS /ˈbæsɪt/
smooth-haired breed of hound with short legs and long ears
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
blindfoldedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndfoʊldɪd/
wearing a blindfold
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
DocksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
endeavoured
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From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
ensueverbUS /ɪnˈsuː/
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
Ethel
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From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
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 Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
Folgate
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From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR THE LAST TIME.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
Hermione
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From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
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 Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
immediately past
From this reading FOR THE LAST TIME.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
engage in
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
melodramaticadjectiveUS /ˌmelədrəˈmætɪk/
having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
mistrustingverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
determined
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
Scriven
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From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
transport commercially
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
in the near future
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR THE LAST TIME.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
push forcefully
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FOR THE LAST TIME.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Scriven Basset had made all his arrangements for departing to his legal charge in the distant Isle of France.
tonsnounUS /tʌnz/
a large number or amount
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
at the time that
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile, poor Morley resolved to make the most of the present, and endeavoured to shut his eyes to the future; but while striving to be blindfolded, he knew that this future, with all its separation and sorrow, its fears, and, alas! its doubts, must ensue.
produce a literary work
From this reading He had secured passages for himself, his two daughters, and an old and valued servant, Nance, or, as she was more frequently termed, Nurse Folgate, in the _Hermione_, a fine ship of 500 tons burden, which was advertised to sail from the London Docks in fourteen days from the time we now write of.
the act of creating written works
From this reading There were times when Morley thought of asking Ethel to bind herself to him in writing; but he soon thrust the idea aside as mistrusting and melodramatic.
