Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading "A WORTHLESS WOMAN, MERE COLD CLAY."

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

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

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

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

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

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

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading "A WORTHLESS WOMAN, MERE COLD CLAY."

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading "A WORTHLESS WOMAN, MERE COLD CLAY."

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

past form of “enslave” — make a slave of; bring into servitude

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

divisible by two

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading The lady's grief was painfully sincere.

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

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The lady's grief was painfully sincere.

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From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

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From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading "A WORTHLESS WOMAN, MERE COLD CLAY."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

unpleasantly

From this reading The lady's grief was painfully sincere.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading The lady's grief was painfully sincere.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

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

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

badly timed

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

grow smaller

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

comparative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Neither Lydia Graham nor her brother were quick to recover from the disappointment caused by the untimely fate of Lionel Dale.

at the time that

From this reading It was very bitter--the cup had been so near her lips, when an adverse destiny had dashed it from her.

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

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading "A WORTHLESS WOMAN, MERE COLD CLAY."

lacking in usefulness or value

From this reading "A WORTHLESS WOMAN, MERE COLD CLAY."

a late time of life

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.

but in spite of that

From this reading Miss Graham endeavoured to sustain her failing spirits with the hope that in Douglas she might find a wealthier prize than his brother; but Douglas was yet to be enslaved by those charms which Lydia herself felt were on the wane, and by fascinations which twelve years of fashionable existence had rendered somewhat stale even to the fair Lydia's most ardent admirers.