Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

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

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

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

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

of short duration or distance

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

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From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

a young person of either sex

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

under normal conditions

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

plural of “contrast” — the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

in another and different manner

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

not still wet

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

(used of color) artificially produced; not natural

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

divisible by two

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

past form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

yet to be or coming

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

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

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

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

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

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From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

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

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

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

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

the literary culture

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

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From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

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From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

a particular point in time

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

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

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

a brief written record

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

above and across; more than

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

through chance

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

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From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

having a tendency (to); often used in combination

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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From this reading SHAKSPEARE.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

term of address for a man

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

be seated

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

the state of being asleep

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

not in physical motion

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

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

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is curious to note how differently persons known to each other, and, it may be, endeared by the ties of relationship, or the still stronger ones of friendship, are occupied at some precise moment, although separated but by a little distance, and for a brief space of time.

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

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

two times

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

characterized by variety

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

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

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

showing sorrow

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

in or at the place that

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

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

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

during the time that

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

which person or people

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

belonging to which person

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Life is one great kaleidoscope, where it is difficult to look upon the same picture twice; so varied are its positions, and so numerous its contrasts, according to the will of those who move and govern its machinery.

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From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While the hand of the Buccaneer was dyed in blood, his child was sleeping calmly on her pillow;--Sir Robert Cecil pondering over the events of the day, and drawing conclusions as to the future, from which even hope was excluded;--Sir Willmott Burrell exulting in what he deemed the master-stroke of his genius;--and Constance Cecil, the fountain of whose tears was dried up, permitted Lady Frances Cromwell to sit up with her, while she assorted various letters, papers, and other matters, of real or imaginary value, of which she was possessed.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I am not prone to weeping as our sex Commonly are; the want of which vain dew Perchance shall dry your pities; but I have That honourable grief lodg'd here, which burns Worse than tears drown.