Chapter IX

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

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

later than; following

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

in addition

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

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

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

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

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to return to Lord Dreddlington.

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From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

occurring with or following as a consequence

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

past form of “counteract” — act in opposition to

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

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From this reading But to return to Lord Dreddlington.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

bringing death

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

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From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

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

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

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

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

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

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

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

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

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

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

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

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading But to return to Lord Dreddlington.

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From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

with respect to material aspects

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

very unhappy; full of misery

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

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

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

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

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

according to the clock

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

something you have to do

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

established beyond doubt

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

inflected form of “rally” — gather

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

the act of removing

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

past form of “resort” — have recourse to

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But to return to Lord Dreddlington.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

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

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

the process whereby something is shed

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

for a short time

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

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

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

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

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

with speed

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

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

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

small insectivorous birds

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

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

From this reading But to return to Lord Dreddlington.

in the direction of

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

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

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

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

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

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

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

which person or people

From this reading Towards seven o'clock in the evening, there were sitting, on one side of the bed Miss Macspleuchan, and on the other the Lady Cecilia--who also had rallied from the shock which she had sustained, and now, occasionally shedding tears, sat gazing in melancholy silence at the countenance of her father.

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

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Shortly after his removal to his own house, he sank into tranquil and safe sleep, which continued, with a few interruptions, for several hours--during which his brain recovered itself, in a considerable measure, from the sudden and temporary pressure which it had experienced.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The remedies resorted to so speedily after his seizure at Mr. Gammon's chambers, had most materially counteracted the effects of the terrible shock which he had sustained, and which, but for such interference, would in all probability have proved fatal in its consequences.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She was certainly a miserable young woman,--was Lady Cecilia,--ignorant though she might be of the real extent of disaster consequent upon her alliance with Titmouse, whom she had long hated and despised, on all occasions avoiding his company.