Chapter XIX · Good Advice

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

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

in addition

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

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

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

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

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

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

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

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

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

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

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

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

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

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

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

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

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

greatly pleased

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

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From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

divisible by two

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

set up or found

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

a man of refinement

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

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

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

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

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

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

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

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

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

and nothing more

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

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From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

a room where books are kept

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

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From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

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From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

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

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

not any; not one

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

not one, and not any

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

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

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

above and across; more than

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

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

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

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

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

the sister of your spouse

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

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

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

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

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

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

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.

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

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

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

From this reading The library of Mr. Legare was a favorite resort for his sister-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Emory--or Aunt Louisa, as Frank and Lizzie delighted to call her.

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

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What are these?” asked Mrs. Emory, as he spread out the drawings all over the table.

at the time that

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

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

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

which person or people

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frank and Lizzie, who thought there was no one on earth like their aunt, were with her when Mr. Legare came into the library with the portfolio just received from Mr. W----.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

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

From this reading In his books, and also in the paintings, she found joys which none but an intellectual woman could find, and here, even in her most melancholy moods, she would brighten up.

the act of creating written works

From this reading “Come, sister, come, children, and look at my new treasures with me,” cried the old gentleman, taking a seat at his private writing and reading-table, and opening the portfolio.