Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

arousing affect

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

later than; following

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

(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 She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

plural of “blister” — a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

plural of “blot” — a blemish made by dirt

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

a ball of yarn or cord or thread

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

divisible by two

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

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

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

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From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

putting the wrong interpretation on

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

on one occasion

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

publicly displayed

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

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From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

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

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

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

From this reading This letter was posted in Dublin, from an apprehension lest the local post-office might furnish a clew to her present abode.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

in the direction of

From this reading She fully corroborated the stranger's explanation to her father; for although ignorant at the time that an interview had taken place between them, she felt it to be her duty toward all parties to prevent, as far as her testimony could go, the possibility of any misunderstanding upon the subject.

a just detectable amount

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

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

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

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

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

which person or people

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

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

From this reading The truth was, she feared that if her father could trace her out, he would claim her at once, and force her home by outrage and violence.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Her letter was affectionate, and even tender, and not written without many tears, as was evident by the blots and blisters which they produced upon the paper.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him--Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay Lucy Gourlay, anxious to relieve her father's mind as much as it was in her power to do, wrote to him the day after the visit of Ensign Roberts and old Sam to Summerfield Cottage.