used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
Barlowe
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From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
cause to be bored
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
cannot
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From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
castle'snounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
possessive form of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
CLEMENTadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
dearly loved
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
well in the past; former
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
wanted intensely
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Arthur, Arthur, what a lesson it is that I have to get by rote!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
How
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From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur, Arthur, what a lesson it is that I have to get by rote!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Arthur, Arthur, what a lesson it is that I have to get by rote!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
for more time
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
the force of workers available
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
MONTGOMERYnounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
MURDEN
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From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
not any; not one
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
paltryadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːltri/
not worth considering
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
PreciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
rotenounUS /roʊt/
memorization by repetition
From this reading Arthur, Arthur, what a lesson it is that I have to get by rote!
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
only a very short time before
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
term of address for a man
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
move hurridly
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
carry out
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arthur, Arthur, what a lesson it is that I have to get by rote!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
traversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading 'Fully assured, Clement,' says Mr. Valmont in his letter, 'that you cannot have departed from the rule of conduct I desired you to pursue, I do not doubt but that you will joyfully quit the haunts of treacherous sordid men, to enjoy with me the pleasant solitude of Valmont castle, &c.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
Valmont
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From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Arthur, Arthur, what a lesson it is that I have to get by rote!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Here I am already arrived almost within sight of the castle's prison like towers, and here have I been traversing the paltry room of an inn for one hour and three quarters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading How much longer I shall stay here I know not, but by heaven were I to depart with a thorough good will, it would be to take the road back to the continent.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FROM CLEMENT MONTGOMERY TO ARTHUR MURDEN Dear Arthur, Precisely such a command to return home, so sudden, and so unexpected as you received five months past from Sir Thomas Barlowe, have I received from Mr. Valmont; but the speed of your obedience bore no proportion to mine, for hither have I come with a rapidity which scarcely yielded to rest and refreshment.
