Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

later than; following

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

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

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

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

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

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

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

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

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

an occurrence of something

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

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

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

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 "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

(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 "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

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

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

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

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

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

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

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From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

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

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

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

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

in an open way

From this reading You see I speak openly."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You see I speak openly."

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

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

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

express in speech

From this reading You see I speak openly."

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

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

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

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

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

hard to endure

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

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

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

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

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Mr Hope changed colour, quite to the extent of her wishes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had every encouragement to do so, for Mr Hope's countenance was flushed with what appeared to her to be delight.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I know," continued she, "that your illness has put a stop to everything; and that it has left you little nerve for any explanation of the kind: but you are growing stronger every day now, and the case is becoming so serious on the other side that I own I dread the consequences of much further delay.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "You observed, yourself, you know, that Hester did not look well; and indeed the few weeks after your accident were so trying to her,--the exertions she made to conceal her feelings were so--.