Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

possessive form of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

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From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

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

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

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From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

receiving or eligible for compensation

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

the act of departing

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

psychological suffering

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

put on clothes

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

bringing death

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

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

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

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 Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

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

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

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

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

a city in western Saudi Arabia; site of the tomb of Muhammad; the second most holy city of Islam

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

attach something somewhere by means of nails

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

above and across; more than

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

the act of punishing

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

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

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

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

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

term of address for a man

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I was much pleased with Betty’s action, it shewed she was confident, and sure of her lover’s forgiveness.

plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

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

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

causing difficulty or annoyance

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

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

From this reading Rome--The Actor’s Punishment--Lord Baltimore--Naples--Sara Goudar--Departure of Betty--Agatha--Medina--Albergoni--Miss Chudleigh--The Prince of Francavilla--The Swimmers As I fell over the Englishman I had struck my hand against a nail, and the fourth finger of my left hand was bleeding as if a vein had been opened.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I took up my coat and carpet-bag, and went into the next room to change my linen, and dress for dinner.

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

From this reading Any distress at the termination of my intrigue with Betty was amply compensated for by my joy at the happy ending of a troublesome affair which might have proved fatal for me.

during the time that

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Betty helped me to tie a handkerchief around the wound, while Sir B---- M---- read the letter with great attention.