Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

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

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

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

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

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

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

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

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

a young person of either sex

From this reading “You are a child,” said Aunt Rachel, composedly.

comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

in a self-collected or self-possessed manner

From this reading “You are a child,” said Aunt Rachel, composedly.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

argue or speak in defense of

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

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From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

a young female

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

coins made of gold

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

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

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

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

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

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

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

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

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

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

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

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

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

marked by casual disrespect

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

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

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

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

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

above and across; more than

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

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

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

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

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

express in speech

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

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

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

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

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

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

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But it was easier to champion the two together than to defend her lover alone.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

precisely as stated

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.

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

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She cared less what Rachel thought or said of Reuben's uncle, though she had always had a friendly and admiring friendship for the old solitary, than she cared what was thought and said of Reuben.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Indeed, aunt,” the girl answered, a little more boldly than she would have dared to speak had the light been clearer--“indeed, aunt, you are quite mistaken about him, and I don't understand why you should speak of Mr. Gold and his uncle as you do.”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “That is a very insolent young man,” said Aunt Rachel, as Reuben threw his hurried greeting over his shoulder in the dusk.