Chapter XXII

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

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

participate in a boat race

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

in disagreement

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

drive away by hitting with one's ball

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

dearly loved

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

accept an excuse for

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

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

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

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From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

tendency to forget

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

provided with a frame

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

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From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

usually; as a rule

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

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

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

New Zealand mountaineer who in 1953 first attained the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (born in 1919)

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

possessive form of “hillary” — New Zealand mountaineer who in 1953 first attained the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (born in 1919)

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

of great significance or value

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

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From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

engage in

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

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From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

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From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

changed from a solid to a liquid state

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

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From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

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

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

not able to be found

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

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

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

without speaking

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

disregarded

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

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

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TIDINGS OF SUSAN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

on one occasion

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

in other respects or ways

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

participate in games or sport

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

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From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

the act of receiving

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

determined

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

reflecting optimism

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

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

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

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From this reading TIDINGS OF SUSAN.

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From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

information about recent and important events

From this reading TIDINGS OF SUSAN.

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

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

plural of “torture” — extreme mental distress

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

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From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)

From this reading But Mr. Tredethlyn was suddenly startled into recollection of his neglected duty by the receipt of a letter from his solicitors, Messrs. Kursdale and Scardon, asking for an early interview, and announcing that they had an important communication to make respecting Miss Susan Tredethlyn, otherwise Miss Susan Turner.

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From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

precisely as stated

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

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

From this reading But then, on that next day, there was generally some flower-show or _matinée musicale_, some boat-race at Putney or appointment to play croquet at Twickenham; in short, some excuse or other for devoting himself to Maude Hillary; and poor Susan’s rustic image melted away into chaos.

at the time that

From this reading Now and then, when he had been most entirely under the spell of Maude Hillary’s fascinating presence, the vision of a rosy rustic face, framed in a little dimity bonnet, had arisen suddenly before him, mutely reproachful of his forgetfulness and neglect, and he had resolved that on the very next day some new steps should be taken in the search for Susan Tredethlyn.

which person or people

From this reading Absorbed in the conflicting tortures and delights of his bondage, Francis Tredethlyn had thought very little of that missing cousin who had once been so near and dear to him.