Chapter X · Proofs

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

later than; following

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

at another time

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

in a state of sleep

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Mrs. Lovel was becoming reconciled to her tower chamber.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading Mrs. Lovel was becoming reconciled to her tower chamber.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

at any time

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

set up or found

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

resembling or characteristic of a phantom

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

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

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lovel was becoming reconciled to her tower chamber.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

past form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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From this reading Mrs. Lovel was becoming reconciled to her tower chamber.

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From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "Suppose the healthy air of the tower makes Philip strong?"

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Lovel was becoming reconciled to her tower chamber.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

not any; not one

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

owed as a debt

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading "Suppose the healthy air of the tower makes Philip strong?"

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

giving pleasure and satisfaction

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading Mrs. Lovel was becoming reconciled to her tower chamber.

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

affording physical relief

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

deeply or completely

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Suppose the healthy air of the tower makes Philip strong?"

most excessively abundant

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

express a supposition

From this reading "Suppose the healthy air of the tower makes Philip strong?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lovel was becoming reconciled to her tower chamber.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Mrs. Lovel was becoming reconciled to her tower chamber.

forceful exertion

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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

From this reading Mrs. Lovel was becoming reconciled to her tower chamber.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

at the time that

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

a Caucasian

From this reading A thought--a pleasing thought--came ever and anon to the poor lady as she watched her boy's peaceful face when he lay asleep on his little white bed.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Ghostly as it appeared, no ghosts had visited her there; on the contrary, she had slept soundly; and as the days wore on and she found the quiet, simple life at Avonsyde soothing to her perturbed nerves and restoring vigor to her somewhat feeble frame, she came to the conclusion that the tower was a particularly healthy place to sleep in, and that some of the superabundant vigor which characterized Miss Griselda must be owing to the splendid air which night after night she inhaled in her lofty chamber.

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

From this reading As soon as ever this idea took possession of Mrs. Lovel's mind, she would not have changed her ancient tower bedroom for the most modern and luxurious which Avonsyde could offer.