Chapter XXII

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

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

later than; following

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

(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 "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

Having no one else present.

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

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

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

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

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

at another time

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

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

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

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

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

the capital of the state of Maine

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

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

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

a state of extreme happiness

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

a partially opened flower

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

the act of departing

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

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

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

a social unit living together

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

marked by distress

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

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

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

a helpful partner

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

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

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

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

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

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

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

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

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

immediately past

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

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

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

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

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

blemished by injury or rough wear

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

joined in matrimony

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

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

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

a course of conduct

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

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

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

express in words

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

being the exact same one; not any other:

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

without speaking

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

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From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

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

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

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

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

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

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

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

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

in an unpleasant way

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

lacking kindness

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

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

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

characterized by abundance of verdure

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

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

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

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

From this reading "My dearest Wentworth, I have often told you it is but my duty--a delightful one--to try and be a helpmate instead of hindrance to you; and I may say too during all our married life I have never seen an unkind look,--you have been my love and faithful lover in a way unhappily too rare."

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

From this reading "Lovely in life, and unparted in death."--_Anon._ About two months after their arrival at the Towers, the Earl and Countess in the garb of deep mourning were walking together down the Holly Walk.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

in or at the place that

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

misery resulting from affliction

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

a late time of life

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, we were made for each other, Ellen; they say marriages are made in heaven: I am sure ours was, for by my union with you I have won everything in this world and the next.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Ellen," said the Earl, "we have now been united for twelve years, and never has one unkind word or action marred my domestic bliss; you have been my partner in joy, my solace in woe, and as our family tree is stript leaf by leaf, and we two, and our bud Augusta are alone left, I often think what should I do without you."

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

From this reading We do not know why they chose that peculiar place, fraught with so many sad recollections; however, they silently trod the verdant path, and seated themselves on the selfsame bench where young Ravensworth had last sat, where Lady Florence and Ellen rested on the morning of his departure.