Chapter X

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

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

go together

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

an expert who gives advice

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

an admission of misdeeds or faults

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

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

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

be different

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

a social unit living together

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

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

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

not any; not one

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

many times at short intervals

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

and nothing more

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading If the troubles were real, who so sympathetic as Hetty?

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

having achieved success or recognition by your own efforts

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

free from ambiguity

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading If the troubles were real, who so sympathetic as Hetty?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

being five more than twenty

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

not deserved or earned

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

not married or related to the unmarried state

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

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

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She and an unmarried brother, considerably older than herself, had a home together in town, but went their several ways in an independent fashion, and if their opinions of persons and things did not always accord, they agreed to differ.

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

From this reading If the troubles were real, who so sympathetic as Hetty?

which person or people

From this reading Though only twenty-five, Hetty was the friend and chosen adviser of quite a crowd of girls, who went to her with their troubles and difficulties, for comfort and guidance.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONFIDENCES AND FOREBODINGS HETTY STAPLETON had so often stayed with her brother and his wife at Oakwood, that she was regarded by Hollingsby folk almost as belonging to the family circle there.

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

From this reading If imaginary or self-made, no one could be more sternly straightforward in administering the needed reproof, or more forcible in pointing out unthankfulness for undeserved blessings, and the wisdom of self-examination and confession of wrong-doing.