used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
(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 Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
avowalnoun
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading OUTSIDE THE HOUSE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
and nothing more
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
hear with intention
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
niece'snounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
not any; not one
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
on one occasion
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading OUTSIDE THE HOUSE.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
continue talking
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
self-denyingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
self-reproachfully
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUTSIDE THE HOUSE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Once persuaded of this, his kindly instincts all sprang into action, his natural firmness on the side of self sacrifice asserted itself, and his determination not to let Sarah proceed on her journey alone, followed as a matter of course.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Out of the amazement and confusion produced in his mind by his niece's avowal of the object that had brought her to Cornwall, he had contrived to extract one clear and definite conclusion--that she was obstinately bent on placing herself in a situation of uncertainty, if not of absolute peril.
at the time that
From this reading Strong in the self-denying generosity of his purpose--though strong in nothing else--when he and his niece met in the morning, and when Sarah spoke self-reproachfully of the sacrifice that he was making, of the serious hazards to which he was exposing himself for her sake, he refused to listen to her just as obstinately as he had refused the previous night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The next morning wrought no change in the resolution at which Uncle Joseph had arrived overnight.
