Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

(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 Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

a small house with a single story

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

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

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

past form of “dust” — remove the dust from

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

beyond normal limits

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

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

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

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

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

against your will

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

held up in the air

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

not any; not one

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

and nothing more

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

a large shallow dish used for serving food

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

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From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

made clean by scrubbing

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

refrain from harming

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

the season of growth

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

the adult male singing voice above baritone

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

clean with some chemical process

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Never had the floors and chairs and tables been scrubbed and rubbed to such spotless beauty; and every cup and platter and small ornament was washed and dusted with such care as could only spring from heart-felt gratitude in its possession.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

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

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Janet sang about her spotless houseplace, feeling almost as if it was a new gift of God to her; and Christina regarded their small and simple belongings with that tender and excessive affection which we are apt to give to whatever has been all but lost and then unexpectedly recovered.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Both women involuntarily showed this feeling in the extra care they took of everything.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Naturally they had much spare time, for as Janet said, 'having no man to cook and wash for lifted half the work from their hands,' but they were busy women for all that.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading THE RIGHTING OF A WRONG So Andrew sailed for New York, and life resumed its long forgotten happy tenor in the Binnie cottage.