Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

any thing at all

From this reading But Louisa, when spoken to on the subject, said that she had not anything to give.

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

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

the formal act of approving

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Louisa, when spoken to on the subject, said that she had not anything to give.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

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

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

at any time

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

set up or found

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But Louisa, when spoken to on the subject, said that she had not anything to give.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

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

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

a person who does not acknowledge your god

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

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

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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 Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

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

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

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 When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading USE OF MONEY.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Louisa, when spoken to on the subject, said that she had not anything to give.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading USE OF MONEY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But Louisa, when spoken to on the subject, said that she had not anything to give.

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From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading But Louisa, when spoken to on the subject, said that she had not anything to give.

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

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading But Louisa, when spoken to on the subject, said that she had not anything to give.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading But Louisa, when spoken to on the subject, said that she had not anything to give.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

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

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

hard to endure

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

the act of using

From this reading USE OF MONEY.

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

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

at the time that

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

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

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The love of Christ was in her heart: when this is the case, it will be sure to show itself in love for the souls of others.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading When she heard how Christian people were trying to help them, and had read some accounts which her mother lent to her, telling of the happy change that, through the blessing of God, had been brought about in many cases by the preaching of the gospel, she wished that Louisa and herself could join in doing something, though ever so little, for this good cause.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Emma found a great deal to think about in this letter, and it led to frequent talk with her mother about the heathen, for whom she began to feel much concern.