used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
Alice's
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From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
(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 The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (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 It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
Betty
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From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
Bridgewater's
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From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
Clancarty
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From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
wanted intensely
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
true confidential information
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
at any time
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
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 They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
go away from a place
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, there was much to talk of and to plan.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Moreover, there was much to talk of and to plan.
not any; not one
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
the act of departing politely
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Moreover, there was much to talk of and to plan.
express in words
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
confined on all sides
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Moreover, there was much to talk of and to plan.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Moreover, there was much to talk of and to plan.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
a message informing of danger
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
look attentively
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
showing sorrow
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
at the time that
From this reading They did not mean to be separated long; she was to go with him to the Continent or to Ireland, and there were a thousand details to arrange, a thousand hopes and fears to strengthen or allay—and they were lovers, and when did lovers ever learn to watch the tedious hand of time?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE ARREST IN spite of Alice’s warning, in spite of the deadly peril that surrounded him, Clancarty lingered at his wife’s side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was hard to say farewell, hard to leave her, and though her heart was filled with misgivings and anxieties, Lady Betty could not urge him to go; indeed, she clung to him, weeping at the thought of a parting that involved such perils and hardships for him and such sorrow for her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The ball at Lord Bridgewater’s was forgotten, Spencer was forgotten, all the world, in fact, while Betty—lovely with happiness, glowing and smiling in her splendid gown—thought of no one but her husband, and desired no admiration but his.
