used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
Alick
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From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not go to bed, you may be sure.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He did not go to bed, you may be sure.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
cause to be bored
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not go to bed, you may be sure.
Drusilla
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From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
take in solid food
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
divisible by two
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
Francis
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From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not go to bed, you may be sure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
InventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
Killcrichtoun
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From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He did not go to bed, you may be sure.
meltsnounUS /melts/
plural of “melt” — the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
make reference to
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
not any; not one
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not go to bed, you may be sure.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
unusual or striking
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He did not go to bed, you may be sure.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
THOMPSONnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
Tredegar
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From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
at the time that
From this reading We must return to the hour when Alexander threw himself into his cab and dashed back to his hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
which person or people
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ten thousand fears Invented wild, ten thousand frantic views Of horrid rivals, hanging on the charms, For which he melts in fondness, eat him up With fervent anguish and consuming rage.—THOMPSON.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Francis occupied the singular position of being on friendly terms with both Alick and Drusilla, without knowing or even suspecting the relation that these two bore to each other; and, moreover, as he never happened to mention the name of Lord Killcrichtoun to Mrs. Lyon, or that of Mrs. Lyon to Lord Killcrichtoun, neither one of these was aware of his acquaintance with the other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He did not go to bed, you may be sure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had a countryman and an acquaintance in the same house, who was no other than our young friend, Francis Tredegar.
