Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

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

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

react verbally

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

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

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

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

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

confined by bonds

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

deem to be

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

a cordial disposition

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

a female human offspring

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

recognizable; marked

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

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From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

plural of “entanglement” — an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

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

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

hardy English breed of cattle raised extensively in United States

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

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

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

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From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

and nothing more

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

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

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

used to form the superlative

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

keep busy with

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

and nothing more

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

a course of conduct

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

the possibility of future success

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She was averse to effort of most kinds, and had been a little fluttered at the prospect of her dove's return and the exertions into which it might lead her.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

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

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

in the near future

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She was to come as soon as she liked and to be prepared for a long stay.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

precisely as stated

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

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

From this reading A DARK LANTERN ALTHOUGH Isoline had now nothing left to fear from the importunities of her lover and was beginning to see a good broad streak of daylight through the entanglements which beset her path, the reply that her uncle's letter brought from Mrs. Johnson in Hereford was a decided relief.

which person or people

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading The widow had an only daughter, just returned for good from the respectable shelter of a Bath seminary, and she looked upon Isoline's proposal as a piece of real good fortune.

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

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.

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

From this reading A companion who would amuse and occupy the young lady was so good an extinguisher to the flame of her dilemma that she threw a perfect flood of cordiality into her answer, and begged the coming guest to consider herself bound for six weeks at the very least.