Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

(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 But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

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

From this reading ROSE GOES WEST AND ANNIE GOES EAST.

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From this reading ROSE GOES WEST AND ANNIE GOES EAST.

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

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

being joined in close association

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

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From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading ROSE GOES WEST AND ANNIE GOES EAST.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

at a previous time

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

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

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading ROSE GOES WEST AND ANNIE GOES EAST.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

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

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

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

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

the state of being honored

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

in a softened tone

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

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

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

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 People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

possessive form of “may” — the month following April and preceding June

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

not any; not one

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

thrust or throw into

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

-ing form of “quake” — shake with fast, tremulous movements

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

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From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

possessive form of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading ROSE GOES WEST AND ANNIE GOES EAST.

possessive form of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

plural of “rub” — an unforeseen obstacle

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

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

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

refrain from harming

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

carry out

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

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

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If things had been as they were formerly, and there had been leisure to spare from rougher rubs for highly delicate considerations, it might, as has been hinted, have been held that Dora should have been the sister selected to go away from Redcross--at least for a time.

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

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

male cat

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

not known

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

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

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

having relatively great weight; heavy

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.

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

From this reading In the end it was settled, to Annie and Rose's great satisfaction, and no less to the temporary relief of Dora and May's quaking hearts, that the two former were to take the first plunge into unknown waters.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading ROSE GOES WEST AND ANNIE GOES EAST.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But a great deal had happened since Tom Robinson's unsuccessful suit and all connected with it had been in honour hushed up.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading People had too many weighty matters to think of to keep in mind that small sentimental episode between a couple of young people.