used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
Benignantadjective
pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
commendingverbUS /kəˈmendɪŋ/
-ing form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
crushingadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/
physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
well in the past; former
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
DIBBLEverbUS /ˈdɪbəl/
plant with a wooden hand tool
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
how
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From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
law-student
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From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
loftinessnoun
the quality of being high or lofty
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
MONTGOMERYnounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
OCTAVIUS
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From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
room-attic
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From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
SIMPSONnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
Sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A Sister's Love can lessen the most crushing gloom, MONTGOMERY."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
precisely as stated
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
someone who visits
From this reading Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The visitor replied, that his young friend's retreat, by its very loftiness, was calculated to inspire any occupant with a room-attic affection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
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 Benignant Mr. DIBBLE sat near a front window of his office, and received the visitor with legal serenity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A silent pressure of the hand rewarded this encouraging reminder of sanguine friendship; and, after the depressed law-student had promised the Reverend OCTAVIUS to walk with him as far as the ferry in a few moments, the said Reverend departed for a hasty call upon the old lawyer across the street.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "And how does our young friend enjoy himself, Mr. SIMPSON, in the retreat which I had the honor of commending to you for him?"
