used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
Amanda
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From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
Carberry
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From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
clarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
cock's
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From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
composedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
without deviation
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
echoingadjectiveUS /ˈekoʊɪŋ/
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
being one more than ten
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
a movement into or inward
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
a man of refinement
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
incense-breathing
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From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
mail-coach
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From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
a person who carries a message
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
the light of the Moon
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
nightcapnoun
an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
not any; not one
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
get rid of
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
up to a particular time
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
twittering
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From this reading "The breezy call of incense-breathing morn; The swallow twittering from its straw built shed; The cock's shrill clarion, or the echoing horn, No more shall rouse him from his lowly bed."--GRAY.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
precisely as stated
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
at the time that
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
in or at the place that
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The weakness which Amanda felt in consequence of her late illness, and the excessive sickness she always suffered at sea, made her retire to bed immediately on entering the packet, where she continued till the evening of the second day, when, about five o'clock, she was landed at the marine hotel.
which person or people
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She directly requested the waiter to procure her a messenger to go into town, which being done, she sent to engage a place in the northern mail-coach, that went within a few miles of Castle Carberry.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading She took some slight refreshment, and then proceeded to the mail hotel, from whence, at eleven o'clock, she set out in company with an old gentleman, who very composedly put on a large woollen nightcap, buttoned up his great coat, and fell into a profound sleep.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a place could not be procured, she ordered a chaise might be hired, that would immediately set out with her, as the nights were moonlight; but to her great joy the man speedily returned and informed her he had secured a seat in the coach, which she thought a much safer mode of travelling for her than in a hired carriage without any attendant.
