used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
(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 The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
cause to be bored
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
Caesar'snounUS /ˈsiːzərz/
possessive form of “caesar” — conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
coinverbUS /kɔɪn/
make up
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
CowpernounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading Cowper.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
effaced
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From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
exploreverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
inquire into
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
immediately past
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
on one occasion
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
Pendarrel
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From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
pensiveadjectiveUS /ˈpensɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
sequesteredadjectiveUS /sɪˈkwestərd/
providing privacy or seclusion
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
in the near future
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
the season of growth
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
up to a particular time
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
Trevethlan
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From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
ungovernedadjective
not restrained or controlled
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading But the influence of such reminiscences was of short duration, and the temporary weakness was soon succeeded by that permanent animosity to the owners of Trevethlan Castle, which had become the ruling passion of her life.
be dressed in
From this reading The heart, surrendered to the ruling power Of some ungoverned passion every hour, Finds, by degrees, the truths that once bore sway And all their deep impression wear away: So coin grows smooth in traffic current passed, Till Caesar's image is effaced at last.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The mistress of Pendarrel Hall never visited it without experiencing a renewal of many an ancient spring of grief.
but in spite of that
From this reading There were not a few spots in the park, sequestered from the more frequented paths, which she could not look upon without bitter regret, yet which she was always sure to explore within a few days of her arrival, so much of pensive pleasure mingled with the pain.
