Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

later than; following

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

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

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

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

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

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

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

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

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

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

From this reading But, dear child, I would not seem to be pursuing his lordship."

inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, dear child, I would not seem to be pursuing his lordship."

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

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

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

a young person of either sex

From this reading But, dear child, I would not seem to be pursuing his lordship."

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

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

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

dearly loved

From this reading But, dear child, I would not seem to be pursuing his lordship."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

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From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

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From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

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

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

the act of departing

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

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

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

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

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

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

From this reading But, dear child, I would not seem to be pursuing his lordship."

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From this reading HOW KITTY WENT TO LONDON.

ten 10s

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

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

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

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

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading HOW KITTY WENT TO LONDON.

the sound of laughing

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading HOW KITTY WENT TO LONDON.

for more time

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading But, dear child, I would not seem to be pursuing his lordship."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

not any; not one

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

on one occasion

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

above and across; more than

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

having a point

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading But, dear child, I would not seem to be pursuing his lordship."

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

determined

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But, dear child, I would not seem to be pursuing his lordship."

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

carry out

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

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

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

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

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

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

From this reading HOW KITTY WENT TO LONDON.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

precisely as stated

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

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

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

showing sorrow

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW KITTY WENT TO LONDON.

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

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

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

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

during the time that

From this reading I pointed out to her that, after the dreadful calamity which had befallen us--for which most certainly no one could blame us--we could take no more pleasure in the gaieties of Epsom: that we could enjoy no longer the light talk, the music, and the dancing; that the shadow of Death had fallen over the place, so far as we were concerned: that we could not laugh while Nancy was weeping; and that--in short, my lord was in London and I must needs go too.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Oppressed with this determination, which left no room for any other thought, I urged upon Mrs. Esther the necessity of going to London at once, as we had resolved to do before the accident.

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

From this reading But, dear child, I would not seem to be pursuing his lordship."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "There are a hundred good reasons," said Mrs. Esther, "why we should go away at once: and you have named the very best of all.