Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

later than; following

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

(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 She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

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

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

aroused or activated

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

plural of “chant” — a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

having the ability or power to create

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading INFRA DIG.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

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From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

coins made of gold

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

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

From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

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

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

(in writing) at a later place

From this reading INFRA DIG.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

plural of “paw” — a clawed foot of an animal especially a quadruped

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

an abject coward

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

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

From this reading The Blueposts Bridge had produced a good deal of effect.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

up to a particular time

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

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

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

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From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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

From this reading Ursula Egremont in special seemed to herself to have been awakened from a strange dream, and to have resumed her real nature and affections.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

at the time that

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading 'Till every penny which she told, Creative Fancy turned to gold.'--B. LLOYD.

which person or people

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

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

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.

past form of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She felt as if she would give all her partners at the ball for one shake of Monsieur's fringed paws; her heart yearned after Aunt Ursel and Miss Mary; she longed after the chants of the choir; and when she thought of the effort poor Gerard Godfrey had made to see her, she felt him a hero, and herself a recreant heroine, who had well-nigh been betrayed into frivolity and desertion of him, and she registered secret resolutions of constancy.