used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
broken-hearted
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From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
dramatis
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From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
in a serious manner
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
apart from; not including
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
exhortedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “exhort” — spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
favoursnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favour” — a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
not any; not one
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
personæ
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From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
profuselyadverbUS /prəˈfjuːsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
with speed
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
without much difficulty
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
Identical; not different.
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
in the near future
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the nature of her reflections were, as she drew near the termination of her journey, may be readily conceived; but of their intensity no idea can be formed by any one except by the broken-hearted female who has passed through the same fiery ordeal of desertion and despair.
at the time that
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It approached; and from the favours which profusely adorned the driver, his team, and his vehicle, it was evident that some happy pair were destined soon to become its occupants.
which person or people
From this reading After breakfast next morning, Mrs B. (who must now be looked upon as one of the principal of our _dramatis personæ_) set out for the town of H--.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading She had arrived within a short distance of the town, when a chaise, driving rapidly down the principal entrance to it, attracted her attention.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her painful narrative had its due influence upon the minds of those to whom it was addressed; and, although both admitted the propriety of proceeding to the town of H--, yet they earnestly exhorted her to remain with them for a night; and to this proposal she acceded.
