Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

-ing form of “alleviate” — provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

in addition

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

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

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

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

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

a young person of either sex

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

someone with a promising future

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

a female human offspring

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

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

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

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

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

at any time

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

yet to be or coming

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

a young female

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

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

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

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

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

give free rein to

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

combine into one

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

completely unclothed

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

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

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

on one occasion

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

by chance

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

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

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

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

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

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

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

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

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

not subject to restraint

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

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

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

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

From this reading The little girl, in a flood of tears threw herself into the arms of the new comer, and was never weary of kissing his hands and cheeks: it seemed as if it were a necessity for her to indulge this once, in an unrestrained declaration, and expression of her love.

at the time that

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

which person or people

From this reading The father went up to his daughter, who now awaked from her refreshing sleep.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading "Man, indeed," thought the Lord of Beauvais within himself, "has nothing else but these poor tokens, or the action of alleviating sorrow, and administering food, clothing the naked, or affording warmth to the freezing: perhaps it may be that in a future state spirits intermingle in love."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Never must a word escape your lips here of our former residence of my friends, or of your brother.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When both were more composed, the father said, "Eveline, you have ever been a sensible child, but now you have an opportunity of shewing it in deed for my safety; and for your own also.