Chapter II

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

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

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

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

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

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

for the reason that

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

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

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

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

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

the outermost (and toughest) of the 3 meninges

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

a social unit living together

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The girls felt to their hearts the grandeur of her position.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

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

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls felt to their hearts the grandeur of her position.

destroyed or killed

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

in a gradual manner

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

From this reading The girls felt to their hearts the grandeur of her position.

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

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

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

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading The girls felt to their hearts the grandeur of her position.

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

From this reading The girls felt to their hearts the grandeur of her position.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

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

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

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

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

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

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

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

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

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

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

the literary culture

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

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

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

no person; not anyone

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

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

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

occurring from time to time

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The girls felt to their hearts the grandeur of her position.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

the season of growth

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

express in words

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

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

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The girls felt to their hearts the grandeur of her position.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

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

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

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

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

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

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was a long time before it was fully understood in Dura what had become of Ned.

in or at the place that

From this reading At first it was said he had gone on a visit, then that he had joined some of his college friends in an expedition abroad; but before spring it began to be fully understood, though nobody could tell how, that Ned had gone off from his home, and that though occasional letters came from him, his family did not always know where he was, or what he was about.

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

From this reading There was no distinct authority for this, but the whole neighbourhood became gradually aware of it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading The general idea was that he had gone away because Norah Drummond had refused him; and the consequence was that Norah Drummond was looked upon with a certain mixture of disapproval and envy by the youthful community.