used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
bipeds
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From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Solemn clouds of smoke expressed the gloomy vapours which rested on his brain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Solemn clouds of smoke expressed the gloomy vapours which rested on his brain.
cooksnounUS /kʊks/
plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
country-lodgings
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From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
deputy-recorders
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From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
EMPTIESnounUS /ˈemptiz/
plural of “empty” — a container that has been emptied
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
communicated in words
From this reading Solemn clouds of smoke expressed the gloomy vapours which rested on his brain.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
depressingly dark
From this reading Solemn clouds of smoke expressed the gloomy vapours which rested on his brain.
goose-livers
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From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
haunches
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From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
Juno'snounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊz/
possessive form of “juno” — (Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
kittensnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
immediately past
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
legs-of-mutton
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From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
the force of workers available
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Solemn clouds of smoke expressed the gloomy vapours which rested on his brain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
quadrupeds
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From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
quiltsnounUS /kwɪlts/
plural of “quilt” — bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
reposing
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From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Solemn clouds of smoke expressed the gloomy vapours which rested on his brain.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
sausagesnounUS /ˈsɔːsɪdʒɪz/
plural of “sausage” — highly seasoned minced meat stuffed in casings
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
express in words
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
SCHNACKENBERGER
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From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Solemn clouds of smoke expressed the gloomy vapours which rested on his brain.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Solemn clouds of smoke expressed the gloomy vapours which rested on his brain.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
carry out
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
in the direction of
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
vapoursnoun
a state of depression
From this reading Solemn clouds of smoke expressed the gloomy vapours which rested on his brain.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
VIALnounUS /ˈvaɪəl/
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MISFORTUNE EMPTIES HER LAST VIAL UPON THE HEAD OF MR.
window-seat
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From this reading Exhausted by the misfortunes of the day, towards evening Mr. Jeremiah was reposing at his length, and smoking in the window-seat of his room.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The hours of Juno's life, it seemed to him, were numbered; every soul in B----was her sworn foe--bipeds and quadrupeds, men, women, dogs, cats, children, kittens, deputy-recorders, rabbits, cooks, legs-of-mutton, to say nothing of goose-livers, sausages, haunches of venison, and 'quilts.'--If he were to take country-lodgings for her, and to send her out of B----, what awaited her there?