Chapter XXXVII · Chapter 37

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

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a female actor

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

Having no one else present.

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

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

From this reading SOPHY’S CLAIM EXAMINED AND CANVASSED.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a public performer (a dancer or singer)

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

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

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading SOPHY’S CLAIM EXAMINED AND CANVASSED.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading SOPHY’S CLAIM EXAMINED AND CANVASSED.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

in a dry laconic manner

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading SOPHY’S CLAIM EXAMINED AND CANVASSED.

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

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

well known or easily recognized

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

for a limitless time

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

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

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a child of your son or daughter

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

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

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

immediately past

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a particular point in time

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

not any; not one

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

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

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

an artist who paints

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading I understand the French word perfectly.

a human being

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

new

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a person who sings

From this reading WAIFE.--“The confession describes that lady as an artiste; distinguished artiste is the expression-viz., a professional person--a painter--an actress--a singer--or--” DARRELL (drily).--“An opera-dancer!

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From this reading SOPHY’S CLAIM EXAMINED AND CANVASSED.

third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

carry out

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

two times

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading I understand the French word perfectly.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

at the time that

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

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

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

which person or people

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

belonging to which person

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading On the night of your recent arrival here, you gave this copy of a French woman’s declaration, to the effect that two infants had been placed out with her to nurse; that one of them was my poor daughter’s infant, who was about to be taken away from her; that the other was confided to her by its parent, a French lady, whom she speaks of as a very liberal and distinguished person, but whose name is not stated in the paper.”

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading I understand the French word perfectly.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading “I take this moment,” said Darrell, when left alone with Waife--(ah, reader, let us keep to that familiar name to the last!)--“I take this moment,” said Darrell, “the first moment in which you can feel thoroughly assured that no prejudice against yourself clouds my judgment in reference to her whom you believe to be your grandchild, to commence, and I trust to conclude forever, the subject which twice brought you within these walls.