Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

(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 SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

a quantity of money

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

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

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first it was declared too strange to be true.

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

From this reading At first it was declared too strange to be true.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

carefully weighed

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading At first it was declared too strange to be true.

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

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

leave one's country of residence for a new one

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

divisible by two

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

communicated in words

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

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

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first it was declared too strange to be true.

run away quickly

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

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

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

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

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

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

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

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

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

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

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At first it was declared too strange to be true.

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

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

a landlord who is a woman

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

a landowner who leases to others

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

information about recent and important events

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

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

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

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

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

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

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading At first it was declared too strange to be true.

plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

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

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

a special situation

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

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

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading At first it was declared too strange to be true.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading At first it was declared too strange to be true.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

by bad luck

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

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

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.

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

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

at the time that

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then in a few of the lower class taverns it was said to be too good to be true; but in the Upton Arms, where the landlady considered it her duty to be regular at church, and even the landlord thought it the thing to go there pretty often, a civil amount of regret was expressed.

which person or people

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading It was the fault of his wife, said most of the respectable parishioners, who unfortunately did not know when she had had enough of a good thing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even those who were in the same plight with herself threw a stone at poor Sophy when they heard that their pleasant-spoken, affable, popular rector, as he used to be, was about to flee his country.

the largest island of Denmark and the site of Copenhagen

From this reading SELF-SACRIFICE All Upton was thrown into a ferment by the unexpected news that their rector had resigned his living, and was about to emigrate to New Zealand.