consider or hold as true
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
a cherished desire
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
communitiesnounUS /kəˈmjuːnətiz/
plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
permission to do something
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
any strong feeling
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
forebodings
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From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
depressingly dark
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
Hester
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From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
How
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From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
jealousiesnounUS /ˈdʒeləsiz/
plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
and nothing more
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
Kate
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From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
immediately past
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
Mazzarini
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From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
the force of workers available
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
Midchekoff
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From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
on one occasion
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
Onslow
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From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
by chance
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
term of address for a man
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
that is looked for
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
Stafford
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From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
warringadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrɪŋ/
engaged in war
From this reading How full of all its passions and interests, its warring jealousies and its selfish struggles!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before that long night ended, Sir Stafford had learned his ruin, for it was little less.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
which person or people
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading How like the great world is every little section of it!
yearningsnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋz/
plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Within the Mazzarini Palace that night were at work every emotion and sentiment which sway the wide communities of men; and hope and fear, the yearnings of ambition, and the gloomy forebodings of despair, sat beside the pillows of those who, in vain, sought sleep and forgetfulness.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Kate had yielded, to the pressing entreaties of Lady Hester, her consent to accept Midchekoff; and, just as day was breaking, George Onslow stole to his father's bedside to see him once more, perhaps for the last time.
