Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

(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 The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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

From this reading Ph[oe]be laughed outright.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading Lucilla, who had nearly finished making tea, blushed excessively.

past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Lucilla, who had nearly finished making tea, blushed excessively.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Lucilla, who had nearly finished making tea, blushed excessively.

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

in the recent past

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading Ph[oe]be laughed outright.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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From this reading Lucilla, who had nearly finished making tea, blushed excessively.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Lucilla, who had nearly finished making tea, blushed excessively.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Stanley smiled.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Lucilla, who had nearly finished making tea, blushed excessively.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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

From this reading Ph[oe]be laughed outright.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

without restrictions or stipulations or further payments

From this reading Ph[oe]be laughed outright.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

(from potential of Hydrogen) the logarithm of the reciprocal of hydrogen-ion concentration in gram atoms per liter

From this reading Ph[oe]be laughed outright.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He was silent.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Stanley smiled.

United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading Lucilla, who had nearly finished making tea, blushed excessively.

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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

From this reading He was silent.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

at the time that

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.

which person or people

From this reading Lucilla, who had nearly finished making tea, blushed excessively.

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

From this reading The next afternoon, when we were all conversing together, I asked Mr. Stanley what opinion he held on a subject which had lately been a good deal canvassed; the propriety of young ladies learning the dead languages; particularly Latin.