Chapter XXXI

forsake, leave behind

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

later than; following

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

in addition

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

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

From this reading HOPES AND FEARS.

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 The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

(chemistry) an ionic compound that resists changes in its pH

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

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From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading HOPES AND FEARS.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

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

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

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

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

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

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading HOPES AND FEARS.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

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

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

a room where books are kept

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

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

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

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From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

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

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

to a preeminent degree; with superiority or distinction above others; in a preeminent manner

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

existing or coming before

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

in the recent past

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

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From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

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

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

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

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

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

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

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

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

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

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

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

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We must now go back to the preceding day, and introduce our readers to Markham Place, immediately after the Buffer had called upon Richard in the manner already described.

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

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dismissing the man to the kitchen to partake of some refreshment, Richard hastened to the parlour, where Mr. Monroe and Ellen were seated.

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From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.

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

From this reading Richard had received him in the library, and had there heard the exciting news of which the Buffer was the bearer.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The past sorrows and anxieties which the young man had experienced were now all forgotten: forgotten also was the dread exposure which he had so recently received at the theatre,--an exposure which had deprived him of the honourable renown earned by his own talent,--an exposure, too, which had induced Ellen to abandon that career wherein she excelled so pre-eminently.