Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Emily, by the way, was regarded as a hopeful subject of the "awakenin'."

in addition

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

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

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

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

From this reading Emily, by the way, was regarded as a hopeful subject of the "awakenin'."

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From this reading Emily, by the way, was regarded as a hopeful subject of the "awakenin'."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

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

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

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From this reading DEATH OF THE CRADLEBOW.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading DEATH OF THE CRADLEBOW.

a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

plural of “doorstep” — the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

comical in an odd or whimsical manner

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

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From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

divisible by two

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

give expression to

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

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From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

at a previous time

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865)

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

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

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

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

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

having or manifesting hope

From this reading Emily, by the way, was regarded as a hopeful subject of the "awakenin'."

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

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

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From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

something you have to do

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEATH OF THE CRADLEBOW.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

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From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

in a peaceful manner

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Emily, by the way, was regarded as a hopeful subject of the "awakenin'."

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

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

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

marked by skill in deception

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

not in physical motion

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Emily, by the way, was regarded as a hopeful subject of the "awakenin'."

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From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

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

From this reading DEATH OF THE CRADLEBOW.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

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

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

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From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

precisely as stated

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

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

From this reading Emily, by the way, was regarded as a hopeful subject of the "awakenin'."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Emily, by the way, was regarded as a hopeful subject of the "awakenin'."

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

during the time that

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

which person or people

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had been to see a doctor in Farmouth, who told her she could not live through another winter "with that cough on her."

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading While Grandpa Keeler dozed peacefully, Emily Gaskell, also "passin' by," joined the group of women on the doorsteps of the Ark.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."

an established custom

From this reading She sat very still in the meetings, it was said, and seemed "tetched and wonderful," whereas she had been wont formerly, on occasions of this solemn nature, to evince many signs of restlessness, and even to engage in droll and sly diversions for the greater delectation of the "unconsarned."