used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
affianced
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From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH SUNDRY VISITS ARE MADE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
CartwrightnounUS /ˈkɑːrtraɪt/
English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
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 "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
deem to be
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
come to pass
From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
Harrington
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From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
(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 Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (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 But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH SUNDRY VISITS ARE MADE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
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 Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
something that is lost
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN WHICH SUNDRY VISITS ARE MADE.
engage in
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
joined in matrimony
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
take in marriage
From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
not any; not one
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
OakleynounUS /ˈoʊkli/
United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
and nothing more
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
recurring again and again
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
term of address for a man
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
SUNDRYadjectiveUS /ˈsʌndri/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading IN WHICH SUNDRY VISITS ARE MADE.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
a special situation
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
bound or secured closely
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
precisely as stated
From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading IN WHICH SUNDRY VISITS ARE MADE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
look attentively
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever kind or remorseful feelings had led Mrs. Cartwright to make this unexpected visit to Oakley, she seemed to consider this one visit enough--for it was never repeated: and however tenderly she might watch over the fate of Helen, it was evident that she could only venture to do so secretly; for Sir Gilbert never mentioned her visit to any one.
at the time that
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH SUNDRY VISITS ARE MADE.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "--But very likely, nevertheless, to happen to my Helen's husband, let her marry when she will," said Colonel Harrington.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To her affianced husband Helen could have no secrets, and accordingly he had been made acquainted with all that she knew respecting her mother's most unexpected appearance at Oakley.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading But, knowing she had been there, Helen's heart was satisfied when Sir Gilbert, joining her hand and his son's together, said, "Make haste, children;--get your courting done without loss of time; or you may find yourselves married before it is finished, and so continue lovers after the knot is tied,--a thing never heard of in civilised society."
