used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
a youthful male person
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
command with authority
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
psychological suffering
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
drawbridgenounUS /ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
any strong feeling
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
at any time
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
governednounUS /ˈɡʌvərnd/
the body of people who are citizens of a particular government
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
humaneadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmeɪn/
pertaining to or concerned with the humanities
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
immediately past
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
pangsnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
be seated
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
express in words
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
to-day
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From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
to-morrow
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From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
Townley
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From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
unwholesomeadjective
detrimental to physical or moral well-being
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had not any strength or consistency of character; one moment he enjoyed a pleasure, and the next felt the pangs of remorse, on account of some duty which he had neglected.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading He always indeed intended to act right in every particular _to-morrow_; but _to-day_ he followed the prevailing whim.
which person or people
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Charles Townley was a boy of uncommon abilities, and strong feelings; but he ever permitted those feelings to direct his conduct, without submitting to the direction of reason; I mean, the present emotion governed him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He heard by chance of a man in great distress, he determined to relieve him, and left his house in order to follow the humane impulse; but meeting an acquaintance, he was persuaded to go to the play, and _to-morrow_, he thought, he would do the act of charity.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I brought you to this place on purpose this evening, said Mrs. Mason to the children, who clung about her, to tell you the history of the last inhabitant; but, as this part is unwholesome, we will sit on the broken stones of the drawbridge.
