used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
eagerly desirous
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
cogitationnounUS /ˌkɑːdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
a carefully considered thought about something
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
the first light of day
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
wanted intensely
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
Glorvina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
Inismore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
engage in
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
a particular point in time
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
pencilsnounUS /ˈpensəlz/
plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
port-feuille
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
on the contrary
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
re-established
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
only a very short time before
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
slumbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
up to a particular time
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
transientnounUS /ˈtrænʒənt/
one who stays for only a short time
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
unequivocaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
admitting of no doubt or misunderstanding; having only one meaning or interpretation and leading to only one conclusion
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
warrantedverbUS /ˈwɔːrəntɪd/
past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
WeariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But then, I scarcely felt it warranted that length of residence here, which, for a thousand reasons, I am now anxious to make.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Wearied by my restlessness, rather than refreshed by my transient slumbers, I arose with the dawn, and carrying my _port-feuille_ and pencils with me, descended from my tower, and continued to wander for some time among the wild and romantic scenes which surround these interesting ruins, while
in the company of; together with
From this reading To prolong my visit till the arrival of my father in this country was my object; and how to effect the desired purpose, was the theme of my cogitation during the whole of the restless night which succeeded my interview with Glorvina; and to confess the truth, I believe this interview was not the least potent spell which fascinated me to Inismore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The invitation I received from the hospitable Lord of these ruins, was so unequivocal, so cordial, that it would have been folly, not delicacy to think of turning out of his house the moment my health was re-established.
