Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

in addition

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Here, too, was the page of Ferrers, at her side--the beautiful and bright-eyed Spiridion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

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From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

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From this reading Here, too, was the page of Ferrers, at her side--the beautiful and bright-eyed Spiridion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

affording comfort or solace

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

past form of “contrast” — put in opposition to show or emphasize differences

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

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

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

a lack of attentiveness (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

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

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, too, was the page of Ferrers, at her side--the beautiful and bright-eyed Spiridion.

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

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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From this reading How strange it was! how very strange!

without doubting or questioning

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

plural of “intimation” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

immediately past

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

above and across; more than

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Here, too, was the page of Ferrers, at her side--the beautiful and bright-eyed Spiridion.

the act of departing politely

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

a human being

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Here, too, was the page of Ferrers, at her side--the beautiful and bright-eyed Spiridion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading Much as it at first had agitated her, its result, as she often mused over it, was far from being without solace.

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From this reading Here, too, was the page of Ferrers, at her side--the beautiful and bright-eyed Spiridion.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

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

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Here, too, was the page of Ferrers, at her side--the beautiful and bright-eyed Spiridion.

unpleasant or disagreeable to the senses

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

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

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

accept gladly

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was consoling, indeed, to know that one person, at least, honoured that being in whom she had so implicitly relied: Lord Bohun, also, had before spoken of Ferrers in a very different tone; but she felt confidence in the unusual seriousness of his last communication; and with satisfaction contrasted it with the heedlessness, or the levity, of his former intimations.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _A Welcome Message_ THIS strange conversation with Lord Bohun at parting, was not without a certain wild, but not unpleasing influence over the mind of Henrietta Ponsonby.