Chapter XV

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

one or the other of two

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Has it gone on?

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

felt extremely sad, especially because of a loss

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

not any; not one

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading “Does Mary know, Christian?” was one of Halbert’s first questions.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

which person or people

From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were anxious enquiries mingling with the glad welcome which Halbert Melville received as he entered his own house on that clear cold winter’s morning,--for the evening’s rain had passed away, and frost had set in once more--enquiries that showed the interest which both his own Mary and Christian--for Christian’s society, though she did not allow it to be monopolised by either, was claimed in part by both the Marys, and her time divided between them--felt in the unhappy sufferer.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

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From this reading Hope the befriending, Does what she can, for she points evermore up to heaven, and faithful Plunges her anchor’s peak in the depths of the grave, and beneath it Paints a more beautiful world * * * * * * * Then praise we our Father in Heaven, Him, who has given us more; for to us has Hope been illumined; Groping no longer in night; she is Faith, she is living assurance; Faith is enlighten’d hope; she is light, is the eye of affection; Dreams of the longing interprets, and carves their visions in marble; Faith is the sun of life; and her countenance shines like the Prophet’s, For she has look’d upon God.--EVANGELINE.

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From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Yes,” was the answer, “and much was she shocked and grieved, of course; as was Charles also, but we were all rejoiced to hear from him that a happy influence seemed at work before he left you.