Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

a farewell remark

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

later than; following

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

(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 Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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

From this reading BARNABY ENJOYS HER JOURNEY, AND ARRIVES SAFELY AT EXETER.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading BARNABY ENJOYS HER JOURNEY, AND ARRIVES SAFELY AT EXETER.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BARNABY ENJOYS HER JOURNEY, AND ARRIVES SAFELY AT EXETER.

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From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

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From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

propose a payment

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading BARNABY ENJOYS HER JOURNEY, AND ARRIVES SAFELY AT EXETER.

-ing form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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From this reading BARNABY ENJOYS HER JOURNEY, AND ARRIVES SAFELY AT EXETER.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading BARNABY ENJOYS HER JOURNEY, AND ARRIVES SAFELY AT EXETER.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

go away from a place

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

a female domestic

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

a particular point in time

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading BARNABY ENJOYS HER JOURNEY, AND ARRIVES SAFELY AT EXETER.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another

From this reading BARNABY SETS FORTH ON HER TRAVELS.--THE READER TAKES LEAVE OF MISS COMPTON.--MRS.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Before we follow them thither, we must stop for a moment to bid a long adieu to poor Miss Compton.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

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

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within a week after this unfortunate interview, all Mrs. Barnaby's earthly possessions, excepting her money, were deposited in the waggon that travelled between Silverton and Exeter; and the day afterwards herself, her niece, and her maid, whom she had surnamed Jerningham, (the two former in the coach, and the latter on the top of it,) set forth on their way to that fair and ancient city of the west.