adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
aggrandizementnounUS /ˈæɡrəndaɪzmənt/
the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading His crime was discovered, and his fall followed instantly.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading His crime was discovered, and his fall followed instantly.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
distressnounUS /dɪˈstres/
psychological suffering
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading His crime was discovered, and his fall followed instantly.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His crime was discovered, and his fall followed instantly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His crime was discovered, and his fall followed instantly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
irretrievableadjective
impossible to recover or recoup or overcome
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
Lackland
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From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
Laura's
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From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
learningnounUS /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ/
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
OnlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
reinstateverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/
restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Nothing could reinstate him in the confidence of the people, his ruin was irretrievable--his disgrace complete.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Major Lackland had once been a man of note in the State--a man of extraordinary natural ability and as extraordinary learning.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
wherewith
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From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only two or three days had elapsed since the funeral, when something happened which was to change the drift of Laura's life somewhat, and influence in a greater or lesser degree the formation of her character.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading He had been universally trusted and honored in his day, but had finally, fallen into misfortune; while serving his third term in Congress, and while upon the point of being elevated to the Senate--which was considered the summit of earthly aggrandizement in those days--he had yielded to temptation, when in distress for money wherewith to save his estate; and sold his vote.
