Chapter XI

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

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From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

later than; following

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

anew

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

(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 They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

a formal public statement

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

expected hopefully

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

any thing at all

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

in an ardent manner

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

the two together, not just one

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading CONCLUSION.

past form of “condone” — excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

following accepted customs and proprieties

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

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From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

propriety in manners and conduct

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

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From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

divisible by two

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

inflected form of “forbid” — command against

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

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

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

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

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

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

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

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

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

take in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

(of an infant) breast-fed

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

established beyond doubt

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

a state in northeastern Australia

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

possessive form of “rachel” — (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

a male human offspring

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

with speed

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

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

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

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

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

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From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had had Mr. Dalrymple at Adelonga after his accident, and had nursed him for about a month of his convalescence; and since that time both she and John had had a strong feeling of friendship for him, not much less than that which they had always had for their favourite, Mrs. Digby.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

being five more than twenty

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

not stained

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

up to a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very speedily, however, she forgot to be shocked by anything of this kind, and devoted herself ardently to the furtherance of her cousin's happiness.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading They had condoned all the errors of his earlier years (even the great duel, which Mr. Gordon had assured them was the worst episode in a reckless but not dishonourable career, and was in itself unstained by any mean or vicious motives), and they had proved the sincerity of their respect and regard for him by allowing their son Bruce to "chum" with him in Queensland.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

a late time of life

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.

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

From this reading Mrs. Thornley was a little scandalised like her mother, at first, not by Rachel's desire to marry again--for that she should do so, as a rich young widow of twenty-five, "left" by a husband just forty years her senior, was generally anticipated as a matter of course--but by the too early announcement of those wishes and intentions which conventional decorum forbade a woman to dream of until "the year" was up.