Chapter V

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

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

eagerly desirous

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading “How are you, Mrs. Holl?

take into custody

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

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From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

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

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

happiness with one's situation in life

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

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

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

psychological suffering

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

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

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

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From this reading SPRETÆ INJURIA FORMÆ.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading “How are you, Mrs. Holl?

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading SPRETÆ INJURIA FORMÆ.

past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

a creation created or assembled by needle and thread

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

express in words

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

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

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

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

From this reading SPRETÆ INJURIA FORMÆ.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

the act of testing something

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

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

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

at the time that

From this reading When the trial was over, however, she had, for a few days, ceased her visits, for she felt that she could do or say nothing to alleviate Bessy's distress.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

during the time that

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

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

From this reading DURING the time which had intervened between William Holl's arrest and his trial, and during the anxious time of the trial itself, Carry Walker had called in nearly every day to comfort Mrs. Holl.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upon her first visit she was surprised to find Bessy sitting at her needlework with a look of absolute contentment upon her face; while Mrs. Holl was, as usual, engaged in washing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How are you, Mrs. Holl?