used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
Albnoun
a white linen liturgical vestment with sleeves; worn by priests
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
(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 OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
arm'snounUS /ɑːrmz/
possessive form of “arm” — a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
BRAHAM'S
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From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
a small house with a single story
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
dearly loved
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
divisible by two
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
yet to be or coming
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
the act of departing
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
GOINGS-ON
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From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
imposeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊz/
compel to behave in a certain way
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
a female domestic
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
nynoun
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
on one occasion
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
orné
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From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
over-fatigue
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From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
post-chaise
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From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
quitted
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From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
on the contrary
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
cut with a saw
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
try to get or reach
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
St
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From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
a special situation
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
Tooting
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From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
a vivid mental image
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “In this bosom what anguish, what hope, and what fear I endure for my beautiful maid.
at the time that
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
in or at the place that
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BRAHAM’S “_Beautiful Maid._” We quitted Brighton by the stage, and had a delightful drive up as far as Tooting, where we left the coach, and stopped to rest ourselves a short time, as dear Edward was fearful lest I should over-fatigue myself by going through the entire journey at once; after which we ordered a post-chaise, and drove up to our house in great style.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As the equipage rattled up Alb--ny St--t, I could not help having a pleasing vision of the prolonged happiness which I now fancied was within arm’s reach of me, (if the courteous reader will allow me the expression.) When we got to our pretty little cottage orné, and I saw the establishment of which I was to be the future mistress, I felt _so_ honestly proud, _so_ truly gratified, _so_ charmed with the new duties that it had pleased Providence to impose upon me--even though I was rather knocked up with our journey--that I now began to feel myself quite another thing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading OF THE TERRIBLE GOINGS-ON OF MY FIRST MAID, AND WHOM WE ALL EXPECTED WOULD HAVE TURNED OUT SUCH A “TREASURE.”
yieldsnounUS /jiːldz/
plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount
From this reading In vain I seek pleasure to lighten my grief, Or quit the gay throng for the shade; Nor retirement nor solitude yields me relief, When I think of my beautiful maid.”
