Chapter II

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

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading AUNT JANE.

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

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

(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 In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

confined by bonds

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

communicated in words

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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From this reading “Sing Hey! when I preside.”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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

From this reading “Sing Hey! when I preside.”

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

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

incapable of change

From this reading She was a Scotchwoman of the most inflexible type.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

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From this reading AUNT JANE.

immediately past

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

most important element

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

make reference to

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

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

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

act as president

From this reading “Sing Hey! when I preside.”

plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

a woman who is a Scot

From this reading She was a Scotchwoman of the most inflexible type.

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

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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

From this reading She was a Scotchwoman of the most inflexible type.

deliver by singing

From this reading “Sing Hey! when I preside.”

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

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

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

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

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

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading She was a Scotchwoman of the most inflexible type.

serving to support or corroborate

From this reading In self-extenuation, I may mention that I had for the last twelve months lived in her house, and had thus had ample opportunity of verifying the opinion expressed by many of her most intimate friends--“That Jane Farquharson was the salt of the earth, but as such was better when taken in very small quantities.”

precisely as stated

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

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

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.

at the time that

From this reading “Sing Hey! when I preside.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading It may not be a very dignified admission, but one of the main causes that led to my being at present on board the _Alaska_, bound for Queenstown, was the incompatibility of my temper with that of my Aunt Jane.