used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
have
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
ceremoniouslyadverb
in a ceremonious manner
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
divisible by two
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE HUNGERFORD FAMILY.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
set up or found
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
HUNGERFORD
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From this reading THE HUNGERFORD FAMILY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
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 Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
held up in the air
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
subject to death
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
Poppleton
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From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
uttered with a trill
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
not in physical motion
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
sublunaryadjective
situated between the earth and the moon
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HUNGERFORD FAMILY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The Hungerford family, after uncle John had been solemnly and ceremoniously committed to the tomb, returned to Poppleton.
unsolvedadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvd/
not solved
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
unsubstantialadjective
lacking material form or substance; unreal
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
WhereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whereas they had gone to Baltimore, ten days before, in very moderate and even humble circumstances, now they were rolling in wealth; at least the will of the late John Hungerford had so declared them to be, though they found it exceedingly difficult to realize the stupendous change which had come over them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They reached Poppleton with all these doubts unsolved, and with these cloudy sensations still hanging about them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everything had a kind of unsubstantial look to them, as though they had been suddenly lifted from the cares and trials of this sublunary sphere to a region of golden clouds which were very beautiful to look upon, but which would not bear the solid tramp of mortal feet.
