Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

in addition

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

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

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

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

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

only a very short time before

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

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

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

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

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

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

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

plural of “individual” — a human being

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

a small island

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

the light of the Moon

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

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

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

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

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.

made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

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

From this reading A RURAL SCENE BY MOONLIGHT.—THE STORM.—AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.—A NEW AND STRANGE ACQUAINTANCE ACQUIRED.—A DISAPPOINTMENT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Indeed, though the moon gave light, yet the radiated heat from the earth, first received from the sun, was so great, that the light evening breeze barely tempered the air.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

in the direction of

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

-ing form of “wend” — direct one's course or way

From this reading The party thus proceeding had been spending a few weeks in rambling about Southampton, Portsmouth, and Salisbury, and were now wending their way to the city of Bath.

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

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

a human being; “wight” is an archaic term

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading It was one of those pleasant, moonlight evenings that are frequently felt, as well as seen, towards the end of August, that a party of individuals sat in a travelling-carriage, and were proceeding at an easy pace on one of the cross-roads that run from Winchester to Bath, and also from Southampton, the Isle of Wight, between Salisbury—more properly speaking—and Bath.

but in spite of that

From this reading The evening was lovely; the day had been sultry, and the sun had not been gone down so long but that the heat of his rays yet remained.