Chapter XXI

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

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

sparing in consumption of especially food and drink

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

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

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

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

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “What _can_ I do for you?

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From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

a special loved one

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

dearly loved

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “What _can_ I do for you?

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

the act of departing

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

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

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

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

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

exceedingly bad

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

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From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

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

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

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From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

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From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

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

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading You must, you know, try something.”

Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “No, love, no; nature—nature and rest.

a midday meal

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

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

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading “No, love, no; nature—nature and rest.

acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

not any; not one

From this reading “No, love, no; nature—nature and rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

above and across; more than

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

a light meal or repast

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “No, love, no; nature—nature and rest.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

a thing, without saying which

From this reading You must, you know, try something.”

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “Oh! darling! how sorry I am!” exclaimed Miss Clara, with a look of such beautiful pity and affection as must have moved William Maubray if he had the slightest liking for ministering angels.

a state of acute pain

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

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

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

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

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

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From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

make an effort or attempt

From this reading You must, you know, try something.”

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

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What _can_ I do for you?

at the time that

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

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

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE EVENING William Maubray was bidden to luncheon, and was sad and abstemious at that pleasant refection, and when it was over Mrs. Kincton Knox said— “My dear Clara, it’s quite out of the question my going with you to-day, I’m suffering so—that horrid neuralgia.”