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 Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

(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 But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

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

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

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

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

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

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

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

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

sometimes placed in genus Scilla

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

-ing form of “entrench” — fix firmly or securely

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

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

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

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

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

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

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

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

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

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

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE LAKE SHORE ROAD.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading --Lord Lytton.

English writer of historical romances (1803-1873)

From this reading --Lord Lytton.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

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

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

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

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

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

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

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From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

never-ceasing

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

a human being

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

pertaining to giving directives or rules

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE LAKE SHORE ROAD.

past form of “sadden” — make unhappy

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

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

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE LAKE SHORE ROAD.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

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

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

express a supposition

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

in a playfully teasing manner

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

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

From this reading THE LAKE SHORE ROAD.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

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

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

hard to endure

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

From this reading But all that I care for, And all that I know, Is that, without wherefore, I worship thee so.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I suppose, Bluebell, you keep all your fine spirits for company?" said Miss Opie, tauntingly; and, indeed, she had some reason to be aggrieved.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Few things are more trying than living with a person in the persistent enjoyment of the blues; and the old, saddened by failing health and the memory of heavy sorrows, are apt to look upon gloom in youth as entrenching on their own prescriptive rights.