Chapter XII

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

not being in a specified place

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

anew

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

permission to do something

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

a light brown raw cane sugar from Guyana

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

the act of departing

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

command with authority

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

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

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

divisible by two

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

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From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

a man of refinement

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

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From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

the state of being honored

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

engage in

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

take in marriage

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

not any; not one

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

United States philosopher (1876-1957)

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

on the contrary

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

the work of a sailor

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

cut with a saw

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

carry out

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

in the direction of

From this reading It would have amounted, in his opinion, to a breach of his duty towards his employers, to have suffered one of his pupils to fall in love with Isabel.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He would have spumed the proposal as a direct attack upon his honour; and have lost his life rather than suffered such a marriage to take place.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

United States novelist (1862-1937)

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

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

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

during the time that

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While matters remained in this state at the parsonage, the day of Godfrey's departure from the house of his venerable tutor was fast approaching:--the vessel, by which he was to return to his native island, Demerara, had already completed her cargo, and nearly concluded the final preparations for her voyage.--Godfrey saw that no time was to be lost, if he wished to make Isabel Plympton his own: he was almost constantly with her, and pleaded his cause with such fervour, that, by degrees, Isabel began to forget Charles Perry, to avoid George Wharton, and to feel unhappy if Godfrey Fairfax were absent but for a few moments from her side.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.

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

From this reading But, even if there were any hopes that Doctor Plympton would give his consent to the match, provided Godfrey obtained that of his father, the young man could not delay his felicity; nor would he run the hazard of Isabel's changing her mind, or being won by Perry, or even young Wharton, while he was sailing to Demerara and back again.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Godfrey knew that it would be useless to implore Doctor Plympton for his consent to their union: it would have struck the old gentleman with horror, had a pupil of his,--a youth of Godfrey's immense expectations,--offered to marry Isabel.