Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

(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 He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

inclined toward or displaying love

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

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

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

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

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

make a strident sound

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

carefully weighed

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

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

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

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From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

at a previous time

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

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

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

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

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

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

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

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From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

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

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

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

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

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

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

absolutely essential

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

not any; not one

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

above and across; more than

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

communicate vividly

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading He ordered Miss Melville to be closely confined to her apartment, and deprived of all means of communicating her situation to any one out of his own house.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

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

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

a special situation

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

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

From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

add up in number or quantity

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.

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From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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From this reading Nothing could be further from Mr. Tyrrel's intention than to suffer his project to be thus terminated.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

entry to another's property without right or permission

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

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

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

which person or people

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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

From this reading No sooner was he freed from the fear of his housekeeper's interference, than he changed the whole system of his conduct.

belonging to which person

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He placed over her a female servant, in whose discretion he could confide, and who, having formerly been honoured with the amorous notices of the squire, considered the distinctions that were paid to Emily at Tyrrel Place as an usurpation upon her more reasonable claims.

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

From this reading The squire himself did every thing in his power to blast the young lady's reputation, and represented to his attendants these precautions as necessary, to prevent her from eloping to his neighbour, and plunging herself in total ruin.