Chapter XLI · Chapter 41

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

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

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

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

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

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

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

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

bestow a quality on

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a female human offspring

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

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

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

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

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

unproductive of success

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

the act of giving

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

a strong current of air

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

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

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

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

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

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

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

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

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

capable of being apprehended or understood

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a polite name for any woman

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

set afire or burning

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

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

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

not any; not one

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

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From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

set down as a rule or guide

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

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

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

try to get or reach

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was a farm-house of the better sort; and the attendants, carriages, and appearance of their guests, caused no little confusion to its simple inmates.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

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

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

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

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

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

From this reading It has been already mentioned, that the health of Lady Pendennyss suffered a severe shock, in giving birth to a daughter.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading A fire was lighted in the best parlor, and every effort was made by the inhabitants to contribute to the comforts of the travellers.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

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

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

at the time that

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.

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

From this reading The countess and her husband were sitting in that kind of listless melancholy which had been too much the companion of their later hours, when in the interval of the storm, a male voice in an adjoining room commenced singing the following ballad, the notes being low, monotonous, but unusually sweet, and the enunciation so distinct, as to rende every syllable intelligible:

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Change of scene was prescribed as a remedy for her disorder, and Denbigh and his wife were on their return from a fruitless excursion amongst the northern lakes, in pursuit of amusement and relief for the latter when they were compelled to seek shelter from the fury of a sudden gust in the first building that offered.