used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
compassionatelyadverbUS /kəmˈpæʃənətliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
at or to or toward the front
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
hold firmly
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
JASPERnounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading JASPER TREVERTON’S WILL.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
immediately past
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
Laura
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From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
engage in
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
Malcolm's
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From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
on one occasion
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
compacted by ironing
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
cut with a saw
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
sufferer's
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From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
sympathising
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From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
in the direction of
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
Treverton
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From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
TREVERTON'S
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From this reading JASPER TREVERTON’S WILL.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
two times
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
not known
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
the act of using
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What use was that last remnant of life to him lying helpless on his bed, restless, weary, and for the greater part of his time delirious?
at the time that
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
whereof
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From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
which person or people
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading JASPER TREVERTON’S WILL.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Treverton saw him for a few minutes once or twice every day, and looked at him with a sympathising and appropriate expression of countenance, and did really feel compassionately towards him; but his busy thoughts pressed forward to the time when he should have the handling of that feeble sufferer’s wealth, and should be free to begin that new life, bright glimpses whereof shone upon his roving fancy like visions of paradise.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading After six monotonous days, every one of which was exactly like the other for John Treverton, who smoked his solitary cigar in the wintry garden, and ate his solitary meals in the great dining-room with his mind always filled by that one subject--the inheritance which seemed so nearly within his grasp--the night came upon which Jasper Treverton’s feeble hold of life relaxed altogether, and he drifted away to the unknown ocean, with his hand in Laura Malcolm’s, and his face turned towards her, with a wan smile upon the faded lips, as he died.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jasper Treverton lingered nearly a week after the coming of his kinsman--a week that seemed interminable to the expectant heir, who could not help wishing the old man would make a speedy end of it.
