Chapter XVII

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

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am weary, dear Rose," she said; "weary of the world, and of myself.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

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

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

any thing at all

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

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

From this reading Perhaps I may sleep, and that would be a blessing."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

the formal act of approving

From this reading Perhaps I may sleep, and that would be a blessing."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

dearly loved

From this reading "I am weary, dear Rose," she said; "weary of the world, and of myself.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

one or the other of two

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

being one more than ten

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

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From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

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

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

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

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

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

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

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From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

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

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

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

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

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

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I am weary, dear Rose," she said; "weary of the world, and of myself.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Perhaps I may sleep, and that would be a blessing."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "I am weary, dear Rose," she said; "weary of the world, and of myself.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps I may sleep, and that would be a blessing."

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

cause to become

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

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

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am weary, dear Rose," she said; "weary of the world, and of myself.

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

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Perhaps I may sleep, and that would be a blessing."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

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

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

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

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

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

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

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

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading "I am weary, dear Rose," she said; "weary of the world, and of myself.

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

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

at the time that

From this reading It was half-past eleven when Mr. Tracy returned; and Emily and Rose had retired to rest.

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

From this reading He had been called out of the room on business, and neither of the two girls had an idea that anything painful had occurred which might render their waiting his return either a duty or a consolation to their father.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Emily's days were days of hard labour; of constant combat with feelings wearing and oppressive; and she first proposed to her sister to go to bed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "I am weary, dear Rose," she said; "weary of the world, and of myself.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Perhaps I may sleep, and that would be a blessing."