Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

a youthful male person

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

make right or correct

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

a small house with a single story

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

any strong feeling

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

come together

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

a social unit living together

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

a man who operates a ferry

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

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From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

the act of departing

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "But he would have me bring it!"

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The old man paused, and Margaret's heart quailed, but in the next moment it revived.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

praise, glorify, or honor

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

for more time

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

engage in

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

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From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The old man paused, and Margaret's heart quailed, but in the next moment it revived.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "But he would have me bring it!"

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

a particular point in time

From this reading The old man paused, and Margaret's heart quailed, but in the next moment it revived.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

information about recent and important events

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The old man paused, and Margaret's heart quailed, but in the next moment it revived.

not any; not one

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

on one occasion

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The old man paused, and Margaret's heart quailed, but in the next moment it revived.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

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From this reading The old man paused, and Margaret's heart quailed, but in the next moment it revived.

a reproach for some lapse or misdeed

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading The old man paused, and Margaret's heart quailed, but in the next moment it revived.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

required or under orders

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

precisely as stated

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

at the time that

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

which person or people

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading DECEIT Margaret was seated in her father's cottage, now no longer that happy spot it used to be to her, but a change of abode had brought no rest from the troubles and anxieties of her mind: that very day she had heard of the dreadful encounter between the coastguard and the smugglers, and the report of the death of Will Laud, the notorious commander.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Margaret heard of her lover's death, as may be supposed, with the deepest emotion; but she was not satisfied that the accounts she received were correct, and had serious intentions of going to the ferryman's house to make inquiries for herself, when a rap came at their lone door, and who should come in but the ferryman himself, the father of Laud.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "But he would have me bring it!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The old man seemed to observe the altered state of the family upon whom he intruded himself, and could not help saying, at once,-- "I bring you bad news, Margaret, very bad, and of my poor boy."