Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

similar in quality or character

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

(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 A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

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

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

feeling embarrassed due to modesty

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

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From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

divisible by two

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

in a free manner

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

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

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

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

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

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

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

by chance

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

make a soft swishing sound

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

on the contrary

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

plural of “scale” — an ordered reference standard

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

not often

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

refrain from harming

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

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

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

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

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

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

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

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

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

very lively and profitable

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

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

From this reading My sister Grace gave ten thoughts to every pound of her own butter, for one she could spare to every thousand pounds of Stoneman's money.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

precisely as stated

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

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

From this reading A great weight of cash hung against him at first, in the scales of honest affection; but goodness, and kindness, and manly conduct, and bashfulness--thriving rather shyly in "the House" perhaps, but sprouting more freely in our fine air--had gone down plump against the adverse weight of a metal which we seldom find too heavy.

which person or people

From this reading A PAINFUL DUTY It is all very fine for those fine people who can carry on like that.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But Jackson went aloft, and began to look down upon me, to whom he owed everything, as he surely must have known.

belonging to which person

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet people should keep their felicity quiet; even as a cat (whose name may be akin to it) should purr before the fire, instead of squealing on the chimney-pot.