Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

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From this reading We can't go right or do right," thought Trotty in despair.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading We can't go right or do right," thought Trotty in despair.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

true confidential information

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

be different

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

psychological suffering

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading We can't go right or do right," thought Trotty in despair.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

past form of “found” — set up or found

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading We can't go right or do right," thought Trotty in despair.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "There is no good in us.

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

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

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

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

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

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

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

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

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

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

a particular point in time

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, no.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We can't go right or do right," thought Trotty in despair.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

precisely, exactly

From this reading We can't go right or do right," thought Trotty in despair.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

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

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There is no good in us.

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

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

a special situation

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading We can't go right or do right," thought Trotty in despair.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

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

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

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

From this reading We can't go right or do right," thought Trotty in despair.

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

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

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

From this reading "There is no good in us.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

precisely as stated

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

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

From this reading It is possible that poor Trotty's faith in these very vague Old Times was not entirely destroyed, for he felt vague enough, at that moment.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We can't go right or do right," thought Trotty in despair.

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

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

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

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading One thing, however, was plain to him, in the midst of his distress; to wit, that however these gentlemen might differ in details, his misgivings of that morning, and of many other mornings, were well founded.