Chapter X

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

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

later than; following

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

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

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

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

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

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From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

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

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

become of; happen to

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

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

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

plural of “creditor” — a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

plural of “crisis” — an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

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

From this reading She did not tell him that her faith in her father remained unshaken.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

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From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

divisible by two

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading She did not tell him that her faith in her father remained unshaken.

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

From this reading She did not tell him that her faith in her father remained unshaken.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

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

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

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

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

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

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

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

From this reading She did not tell him that her faith in her father remained unshaken.

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

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

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

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

a special way of doing something

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

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 On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

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

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

not any; not one

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

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

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not tell him that her faith in her father remained unshaken.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

on one occasion

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

by chance

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

with speed

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

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

From this reading She did not tell him that her faith in her father remained unshaken.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

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

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

express in words

From this reading She did not tell him that her faith in her father remained unshaken.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

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

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

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

From this reading THE EARL AND THE COUNTESS Events moved quickly; as, at certain crises of our lives, they have a knack of doing.

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

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

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

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading On the Friday--the day after the funeral--Nora told Dr. Banyard that she was inclined to be of his opinion, that the creditors had better be called together, and matters left in their hands.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading She did not tell him that her faith in her father remained unshaken.

the highest or uppermost side of anything

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

the act of using

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

precisely as stated

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

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

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

at the time that

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

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

From this reading It was made clear to her that this was a question of hours, possibly even of minutes, if something was not done to appease the creditors at once then the worst would befall; it was no use delivering herself of pious expressions of faith when action was required.

a late time of life

From this reading During twenty years very little had really happened to Nora; in a few crowded, bewildering days for her the whole world was turned upside down.