used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
(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 girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
Barham
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From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
a person who is in charge
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
Dora
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From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
Duncans
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From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
Hilary
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From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
of great significance or value
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
Maurice
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From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
come together
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
PandanusnounUS /pænˈdeɪnəs/
fiber from leaves of the pandanus tree; used for woven articles (such as mats)
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
the state of being asleep
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
Sybil
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From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
a special situation
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
precisely as stated
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
WakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
showing sorrow
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Barham and his daughters were in London at this time, and a few days after the Duncans’ arrival, Hilary and Sybil went together to call on them.
at the time that
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
which person or people
From this reading The girls were very cordial and glad to meet, especially Dora, who had ascertained that the _Pandanus_ had arrived in England, and was, in consequence, in a desperate state of internal anxiety to hear some news of Maurice.
WildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading “Love, I feel thy bitter smart Wildly throbbing through my heart, Waking, sleeping, Smiling, weeping, Still I think of thee!”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading While they were chatting together, Mr. Barham himself walked in, very gracefully gracious when he discovered who the visitors were; quite surprised to learn that they were visiting Sybil, and in London, without his knowledge, and taking some civil interest in the present object of their chief concern.
but in spite of that
From this reading “I do not know any thing about these new steamers,” observed he, “I have never had an opportunity of studying these subjects; yet it is an important one, one which deserves the attention of those who hold a large stake in their country’s welfare; being a subject which must strongly affect the interest of a great naval power.
