Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

causing a dull and steady pain

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

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From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

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

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

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

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

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

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Terrace Hill mansion too, much sorrow was expressed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

dearly loved

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

uttered without voice

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

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

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

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

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

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From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

apart from; not including

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

communicated in words

From this reading At Terrace Hill mansion too, much sorrow was expressed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

a young female

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

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

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading At Terrace Hill mansion too, much sorrow was expressed.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

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

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

United States prizefighter who lost his world heavyweight championship to Cassius Clay in 1964 (1932-1970)

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading At Terrace Hill mansion too, much sorrow was expressed.

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 LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

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

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading At Terrace Hill mansion too, much sorrow was expressed.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

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

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading At Terrace Hill mansion too, much sorrow was expressed.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

express a supposition

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading At Terrace Hill mansion too, much sorrow was expressed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

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

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

in or at that place or location

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

from that time on

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

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

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At Terrace Hill mansion too, much sorrow was expressed.

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

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

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

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

comparative of “wealthy” — having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

(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 LISTON AND THE DOCTOR Among Snowdon's poor that day, as well as among the wealthier class, there was many an aching heart, and many a prayer was breathed for the stricken Alice, not less beloved than the mother had been.

which person or people

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

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

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "Suppose we telegraph for John," Eudora said, and in less than two hours thereafter, Dr. Richards in New York read that Alice was an orphan.

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

From this reading On the whole it was very unfortunate that Mrs. Johnson should have died so unexpectedly, and they did wish John was there to comfort the young girl who, they heard, refused to see any one except the clergyman and Mr. Liston.