used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
(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 _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
childhood's
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From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
Crabtree
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From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
environsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənz/
the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
the act of giving
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
HARBOURverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN MIDDEN HARBOUR.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
hosannas
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From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN MIDDEN HARBOUR.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
Kasper
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From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
lisping
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From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
MIDDENnoun
(archeology) a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones marking the site of a prehistoric settlement
From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN MIDDEN HARBOUR.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
Nestleton
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From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
not one, and not any
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
rejoices
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From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
REVOLUTIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN MIDDEN HARBOUR.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
in the near future
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
Spitta
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From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVOLUTION IN MIDDEN HARBOUR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading O happy home! where little voices Their glad hosannas love to raise; And childhood’s lisping tongue rejoices To bring new songs of love and praise.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
Waverdale
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From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
at the time that
From this reading Soon after the return of Philip and Lucy from their wedding trip, and when they had fairly settled down among the villagers, in the midst of whom their lives were to be spent “in giving and receiving good,” they received a message from the old man requesting an early visit.
in or at the place that
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
which person or people
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “O happy home! where man and wife in heart, In faith and hope are one, That neither life nor death can part The holy union here begun.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Spitta._ Amongst all the good people of Nestleton and its environs there was none who entertained a more grateful love to the fair young mistress of Waverdale Hall than Old Kasper Crabtree, to whom she had been so gentle a nurse, and by whom he had been brought into possession of the Gospel hope.
