used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
Baggett
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From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
BAGGETT'S
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From this reading MRS BAGGETT'S PHILOSOPHY.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS BAGGETT'S PHILOSOPHY.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading MRS BAGGETT'S PHILOSOPHY.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
express in speech
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
stratumnounUS /ˈstrætəm/
one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
express in words
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had declared to himself that it was his purpose to give her some sound advice respecting her own affairs,--as far as her affairs and his were connected together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But low down in his mind, below the stratum in which his declared resolution was apparent to himself, there was a hope that he might get from her some comfort and strength as to his present purpose.
Whittlestaff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day was Saturday, and Mr Whittlestaff came out of his room early, intending to speak to Mrs Baggett.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not but that he would ultimately do as he himself had determined; but, to tell the truth, he had not quite determined, and thought that a word from Mrs Baggett might assist him.
