Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

any thing at all

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

for the most part

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

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From this reading FRED NEVILLE RETURNS TO SCROOPE.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

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

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

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

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

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

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

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

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

immediately past

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

engage in

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading FRED NEVILLE RETURNS TO SCROOPE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

United States writer (1905-1970)

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

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

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

owed as a debt

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

a local church community

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

by chance

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

a human being

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading FRED NEVILLE RETURNS TO SCROOPE.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

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From this reading FRED NEVILLE RETURNS TO SCROOPE.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

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

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

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

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading FRED NEVILLE RETURNS TO SCROOPE.

not necessary

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

without scruples or principles

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

precisely as stated

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

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

From this reading The suddenness of the demand made for the heir's presence at Scroope was perhaps not owing to the Earl's illness alone.

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

From this reading The Earl, indeed, was ill,--so ill that he thought himself that his end was very near; but his illness had been brought about chiefly by the misery to which he had been subjected by the last despatch from Castle Quin to the Countess.

which person or people

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

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

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.

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

From this reading The most dangerous feature in the whole matter is that it is all managed by the priest of this parish, a most unscrupulous person, who would do anything,--he is so daring.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I am most unwilling," she said, "to make mischief or to give unnecessary pain to you or to Lord Scroope; but I think it my duty to let you know that the general opinion about here is that Mr. Neville shall make Miss O'Hara his wife,--_if he has not done so already_.