Chapter VIII

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

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From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

possessive form of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

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

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading His mind was engrossed with other thoughts.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

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

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

coins made of gold

From this reading GOLD.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

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

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

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

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

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

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

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

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

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

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

plural of “mead” — United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His mind was engrossed with other thoughts.

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading His mind was engrossed with other thoughts.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

by chance

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

a human being

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

on the contrary

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

Identical; not different.

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

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

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His mind was engrossed with other thoughts.

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

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

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

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He did not go in on his way to ask about Daisy, for the idea of so doing never occurred to him.

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

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

during the time that

From this reading While they were thus busied, Isaac Meads retired from the parlour to his own bedroom, on the same floor, and at the back of the house.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His mind was engrossed with other thoughts.

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

From this reading IT was growing late as the two women watched and talked by Daisy's bedside,—talked rather more perhaps than was quite wise, for one cannot always be sure how far a sick person is really unconscious.