Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

matters of personal concern

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

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

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

(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 only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

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

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

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From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

lasting a long time

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

opinion or judgment

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

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

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

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From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

set up or found

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

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

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

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

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

the abode of a hermit

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

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

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

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

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

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

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

a social unit living together

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

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

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

immediately past

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

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

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

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

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

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

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

and nothing more

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

cut with a saw

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

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

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

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

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

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

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

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From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

being of use or service

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

precisely as stated

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

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

From this reading But so far we had heard nothing of the Marquis of Tynemouth and his friends, and my mind was divided between fears of the hardships they must be enduring among the mountains, and hopes that they were already far away in a safe country.

at the time that

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

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

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

which person or people

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The only news of interest that reached us, consisted in the reports from time to time of the safe arrival in France, or Sweden, or Holland, of this or that fugitive about whom we had been in anxiety.

belonging to which person

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.

a late time of life

From this reading My lord spoke little, and looked to my eyes many years older and feebler than when I saw him last.

but in spite of that

From this reading TELLS OF AN UNEXPECTED MEETING, AND A GLAD SURPRISE FOR BARBARA We found the household at the Hermitage very dull and dumpish; they seemed like people who had received a shock from which they had not yet recovered.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading David Pitcairn came about the house as usual, making himself useful to the old man, whose younger sons, being engaged in affairs of their own, could not be much with him; and Mistress Mary, who was never very healthy, was staying with her sister at Newbyth.