used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE COMES O'ER THE SPIRIT OF HER DREAM.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
in addition
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
react verbally
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE COMES O'ER THE SPIRIT OF HER DREAM.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading A CHANGE COMES O'ER THE SPIRIT OF HER DREAM.
permission to do something
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A CHANGE COMES O'ER THE SPIRIT OF HER DREAM.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
Harrington
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From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
Harrington's
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From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A CHANGE COMES O'ER THE SPIRIT OF HER DREAM.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
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 To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
in like or similar manner
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
not any; not one
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
O'ERadverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading A CHANGE COMES O'ER THE SPIRIT OF HER DREAM.
OakleynounUS /ˈoʊkli/
United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE COMES O'ER THE SPIRIT OF HER DREAM.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
Rosalind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A CHANGE COMES O'ER THE SPIRIT OF HER DREAM.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHANGE COMES O'ER THE SPIRIT OF HER DREAM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading To this letter she received no answer; a circumstance which would have occasioned her the most cruel uneasiness, had not the fate of Colonel Harrington's letter to herself enabled her to guess that of her own to her mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
withholdverbUS /wɪθˈhoʊld/
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Helen had been nearly six weeks at Oakley without receiving a single line or message from any individual at the Park.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She had written to her mother, fully explaining the reasons which had led her so suddenly to absent herself; and also, in the most respectful and affectionate manner, announced to her the proposal of Colonel Harrington and the approbation of his parents,--adding her earnest entreaties that her mother would not withhold her consent to their marriage.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading To Fanny and to Rosalind she likewise wrote, and with the same ill success: but, fortunately for her tranquillity, their silence was reasonably interpreted in the same manner; and though this could but ill console her for the separation existing between them, it at least prevented her from feeling the pang of neglected affection.
