1st
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From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
beveragenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
DISMAYnounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading THE SICK-ROOM--FLORENCE IN DISMAY.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
FLORENCEnounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading THE SICK-ROOM--FLORENCE IN DISMAY.
Francisco
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From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SICK-ROOM--FLORENCE IN DISMAY.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
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 Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
narcoticadjectiveUS /nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/
of or relating to or designating narcotics
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
Nisida
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From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
one's
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From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
quitted
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From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
with speed
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
searchinglyadverb
in a searching manner
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
SICK-ROOM
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From this reading THE SICK-ROOM--FLORENCE IN DISMAY.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SICK-ROOM--FLORENCE IN DISMAY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
vialnounUS /ˈvaɪəl/
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading He advanced straight up to the table which stood near the bed, drew a small vial from the bosom of his doublet--and poured its crystal contents into the beverage prepared to quench the thirst of the invalid.
vigilsnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəlz/
plural of “vigil” — a period of sleeplessness
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
someone who visits
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about an hour past daybreak on the 1st of October,--five days after the incidents related in the three preceding chapters.
watchings
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From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
at the time that
From this reading The lady had not quitted the chamber of the invalid ten minutes, when the door was slightly opened; and some one's looks were plunged rapidly and searchingly into the room:--then the visitor, doubtless satisfied by the result of his survey, stole cautiously in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Nisida, worn out with long watchings and vigils in her brother's chamber, had retired to her own apartment; but not before she had seen Francisco fall into a sleep which, under the influence of a narcotic ordered by the physician, promised to be long and soothing.
