Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

for the reason that

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

not any; not one

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

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From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading Mrs Buchanan had a good deal of anxiety about the position and prospects of her daughter.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

at the time that

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.

belonging to which person

From this reading People began to speak of those constant visits of the minister, and now, when it seemed likely that some decision must speedily be come to, Mrs Buchanan began to think remorsefully of the long-tried familiar friend, whose place in their little household Mr Insches seemed so resolute to take.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Besides it would be so very suitable; the modest dignity of his place, equal to the richest yet within the reach of the very poor--its necessary literature and necessary benevolence, which the good mother fancied would suit so well the delicate, impulsive, variable spirit of her only child: all these things increased her desire to see the suit of Mr Insches successful,--and yet--we are inconsistent always, we human folk--the gentle Mrs Buchanan looked wistfully at the address of the Edinburgh newspaper which he sent her constantly, and wondered how William would feel if he saw the new occupant of his long-accustomed corner.

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From this reading I am sick and capable of fears; Oppressed with wrongs and therefore full of fears; A widow, husbandless, subject to fears; A woman, naturally born to fears.--KING JOHN.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet she liked Mr Insches; she liked him for the simple, natural character which the influence of Helen seemed to draw forth more naturally and simply every day; she liked him, even for the faults which he could not hide; and most of all she liked him because he had fallen from his hobby--had lost his depth--and because it was no longer in his power to pretend that he could elevate that lofty head of his, and take his assiduities away.