Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

later than; following

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

anew

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

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From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

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

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

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

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

(classical mythology) god of wine; equivalent of Dionysus

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

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

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

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From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

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

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

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

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

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

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

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

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

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

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

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

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

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

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

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

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

to make better

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

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

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

having very keen vision

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

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

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

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From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

extremely

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

cut with a saw

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

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

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

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

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

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

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

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

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

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

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

precisely as stated

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

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

From this reading Phillis, lynx-eyed as she always was, saw that such had been the case.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

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From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

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

From this reading Alice was very restless at night, and Mrs. Weston generally prepared herself for it, by taking some repose previously; this prevented the necessity of any one else losing rest, which, now that Alice was entirely out of danger, she positively refused to permit.

during the time that

From this reading It was about a week after Alice commenced to improve, that Phillis went to her house in the evening, after having taken charge of her for several hours, while Mrs. Weston slept.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Things had gone on very well, with one of her daughter's constant superintendence; but Bacchus had taken advantage of being less watched than usual, and had indulged a good deal, declaring to himself that without something to keep up his spirits he should die, thinking about Miss Alice.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Alice steadily, though slowly, improved; and Phillis again employed herself with her children and her work.