Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

(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 He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

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

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

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From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

an indefinite time in the future

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

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

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

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

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

inflected form of “demur” — take exception to

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

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From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

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

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

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

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

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

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

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

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

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

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

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

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

a form of address for a man

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

above and across; more than

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading SHARP PRACTICE.

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

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

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

let for money

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading SHARP PRACTICE.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

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

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

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

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"

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

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Walter Clifford had insisted on a higher rent at the conclusion of the term, but the tenant had demurred.

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

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

which person or people

From this reading Hope paid a visit to his native place in Derbyshire, and his poor relations shared his prosperity, and blessed him, and Mr. Bartley upon his report; for Hope was one of those choice spirits who praise the bridge that carries them safe over the stream of adversity.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He returned to Sussex with all the news, and, amongst the rest, that Colonel Clifford had a farm coming vacant.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Bartley paid little attention at the time; but by-and-by he said, "Did you not see signs of coal on Colonel Clifford's property?"