Chapter XX

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

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

how long something has existed

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

(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 The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Elizabeth Murray, the mother, was always considered a woman out of the common.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

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

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

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From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

a degree or grade of excellence or worth

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Elizabeth Murray, the mother, was always considered a woman out of the common.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

carefully weighed

From this reading Elizabeth Murray, the mother, was always considered a woman out of the common.

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

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

of or belonging to or suitable for a duke

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

one or the other of two

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading Elizabeth Murray, the mother, was always considered a woman out of the common.

divisible by two

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

a social unit living together

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

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

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

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

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

the force of workers available

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading Elizabeth Murray, the mother, was always considered a woman out of the common.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)

From this reading Elizabeth Murray, the mother, was always considered a woman out of the common.

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

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

not any; not one

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Elizabeth Murray, the mother, was always considered a woman out of the common.

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

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

a local church community

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

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

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading Elizabeth Murray, the mother, was always considered a woman out of the common.

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

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

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

From this reading The Murrays of Overbeck, in the parish of Waterdale, among the hills, were nothing but a family of peasants.

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

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Nevertheless they were the cause of so much trouble and confusion that no ducal house could have done more to excite and interest the neighbourhood, which is the reason why we now attempt to give a sketch of their earlier story.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Elizabeth Murray, the mother, was always considered a woman out of the common.

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

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The later part of it has, alas, by other means and in other ways, been blazoned before all the world.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading She was tall and strong and handsome even in her old age, and in her youth it was said she had been as powerful as a man, doing many feats of strength altogether beyond the power of either men or women of ordinary calibre.