Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

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From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

in addition

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

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

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

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

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

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From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

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From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

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From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

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From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

the act of departing

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

having lost your job

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

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

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

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

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

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

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

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

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

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

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

a short coat

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

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

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

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

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

engage in

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

the force of workers available

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

of an obscure nature

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

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

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

on one occasion

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

and nothing more

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

not used up

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

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

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

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

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

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

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

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

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

in the direction of

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

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From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

not anticipated

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

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

From this reading Then, too, the domestic establishment that ran on so smoothly under the supervision of Aunty Nimmo was completely broken up.

past form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

precisely as stated

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

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

From this reading A ROYAL NAME FOR A ROYAL MINE Peveril was greatly distressed at the unforeseen and mysterious disappearance of the Darrells; for it made him feel as though he had driven them from their home and usurped their rights.

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

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.

which person or people

From this reading Nelly Trefethen must, of course, return at once to Red Jacket, and this she did that very day on Mary Darrell's pony, under escort of Mike Connell, who was only too happy to make the journey on foot.

having won

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The place also seemed very empty and forlorn without Mary Darrell's winning face and all-pervading presence; for, though he had seen but little of her and had reason to believe that she did not feel kindly towards him, he now realized how much his happiness had depended on the knowledge that she was always close at hand.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The few men employed by Mr. Darrell having been paid off and discharged, the departure of his two remaining friends left the young proprietor entirely alone, in a place as desolate as though it were beyond the reach of human knowledge.