Chapter II

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

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

the state of being absent

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

having companions or an escort

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

with affection

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

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From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

(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 Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

disposed to please

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

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

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

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

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

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

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

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

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

out of proportion

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

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

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

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

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

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

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

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From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

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From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

United States rock singer (1943-1971)

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

impressive in appearance

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

owed as a debt

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

by chance

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

an amount of time

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

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From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

cut with a saw

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

get by special effort

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

a quality that outshines the usual

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

in a strange manner

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

up to a particular time

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

a person who changes location

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

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From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

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

From this reading So she passed forth unchallenged, and unchallenged saw her treasures deposited on roof and in rumble-tumble till all were stowed away; and then, having affectionately squeezed the hand of Miss Morrison, who accompanied her to the stage, she climbed into it, followed by the pale and melancholy Agnes.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

which person or people

From this reading Though the baggage of Mrs. Barnaby was strangely disproportionate to the period she had named for her absence, it seemed not to excite suspicion, which might, perhaps, be owing to the well known splendour of her elaborate toilet, which she not unfrequently changed four times in a day, requiring--as all who thought on the subject must be aware--an extent of travelling equipment much exceeding the portion assigned to ordinary ladies.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Our widow was now beginning to be an experienced traveller, and her first care on reaching London was to secure rooms in a private lodging-house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BARNABY EFFECTS HER RETREAT FROM CHELTENHAM.--SHE CARRIES WITH HER A LETTER.--ITS EFFECT.--AN AMIABLE ATTORNEY.--SPECIMENS OF A NOBLE STYLE OF LETTER-WRITING.--CONSOLATION.