Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

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

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

later than; following

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

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

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

inform (somebody) of something

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

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

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

any liquid suitable for drinking

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

adult female chicken

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

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

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

combined into or constituting a chemical compound

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

the first light of day

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

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

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

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

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

increase twofold

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

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

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

a small number or amount

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

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

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

deliver a quick blow to

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

get by special effort

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

past form of “subside” — wear off or die down

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

possessive form of “terence” — dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

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

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

plural of “tippet” — a woman's fur shoulder cape with hanging ends; often consisting of the whole fur of a fox or marten

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

precisely as stated

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

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

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

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

From this reading It was long after midnight before the company began to separate;--cloaks, shawls, and tippets were called for; a jug of punch of extra strength was compounded, and a _doch an dhurris_[1] of the steaming beverage administered to every individual before they were permitted to depart.

in or at the place that

From this reading Terence's horse was warranted to carry double, and the lady had taken the precaution to secure the key of the stable where he was placed.

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

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

which person or people

From this reading It had been previously understood that those of the guests who lived at a distance from the lodge should sleep there that night.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The conversation now subsided into "private and confidential" whispers, from which I could learn that Miss O'Brannigan had consented to quit her father's halls with Terence that very night, and, before the priest, to become his true and lawful wife.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Nothing could have been more favourable for the designs of the lovers; and it was arranged between them, that Miss Biddy was to steal from her chamber into the yard, at daybreak, and apprise her lover of her presence by flinging a handful of gravel against his window.