Chapter XIV

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

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

later than; following

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

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

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

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

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

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From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

a dagger with a slender blade

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

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

From this reading The news of the little town was brought to her through many various channels.

official routes of communication

From this reading The news of the little town was brought to her through many various channels.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

intentionally conceived

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

occurring in the same period of time

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

the state of being total and complete

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

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From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

consisting of small disconnected parts

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

United States chemist (1839-1903)

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

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

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

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

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

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

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

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

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

make sense of; assign a meaning to

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

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From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The news of the little town was brought to her through many various channels.

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From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

a female domestic

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

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 As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

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

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

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

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The news of the little town was brought to her through many various channels.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

and nothing more

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

participate in games or sport

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

possessive form of “powell” — United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

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

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

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

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The news of the little town was brought to her through many various channels.

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

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The news of the little town was brought to her through many various channels.

plural of “transmission” — the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

everywhere

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

plural of “variation” — an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The news of the little town was brought to her through many various channels.

an examination conducted by spoken communication

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

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From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

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

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

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

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

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

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

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

From this reading Among the first persons to hear of David Powell's return to Whitford, and his intention of preaching there, was Miss Bodkin.

which person or people

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Her infirmity seemed to set her in a place apart, and many a one was willing to play the part of Chorus for her behoof, and interpret the drama after his or her own fashion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Minnie's maid, Jane Gibbs; Mrs. Errington; and Mr. Diamond, had all given her the news about Mr. Powell; and all in different keys, and with such variations of detail as universally attend contemporaneous _viva voce_ transmissions.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading As the spectators see more of the play than the actors, so Minnie, from her couch or her lounging-chair, witnessed many a scene in its entirety, which those who performed it were only conscious of in a fragmentary manner.