Chapter X

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

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

for the reason that

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading In some circumstances things come home more forcibly to us.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In some circumstances things come home more forcibly to us.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

in a forcible manner

From this reading In some circumstances things come home more forcibly to us.

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

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

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

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

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

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

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

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

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

From this reading “It’s not me, old man,” murmured his lordship—“it’s my uncle.”

where you live at a particular time

From this reading In some circumstances things come home more forcibly to us.

intense and profound fear

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

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

From this reading In some circumstances things come home more forcibly to us.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

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From this reading “It’s not me, old man,” murmured his lordship—“it’s my uncle.”

a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge

From this reading “It’s not me, old man,” murmured his lordship—“it’s my uncle.”

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “It’s not me, old man,” murmured his lordship—“it’s my uncle.”

take in marriage

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

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From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “It’s not me, old man,” murmured his lordship—“it’s my uncle.”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

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

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

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

From this reading In some circumstances things come home more forcibly to us.

past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly

From this reading “It’s not me, old man,” murmured his lordship—“it’s my uncle.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “It’s not me, old man,” murmured his lordship—“it’s my uncle.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

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

From this reading “It’s not me, old man,” murmured his lordship—“it’s my uncle.”

a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

express in words

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

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

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

and nothing more

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In some circumstances things come home more forcibly to us.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

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

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

a special situation

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In some circumstances things come home more forcibly to us.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

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

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “It’s not me, old man,” murmured his lordship—“it’s my uncle.”

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

From this reading In some circumstances things come home more forcibly to us.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

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

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not the first time that he had heard of a case of a British peer marrying for such a reason, but it was the first time that the thing had filled him with horror.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Do you mean to say you want to marry Miss McEachern simply because she has money?” he said.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Your uncle?