Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

later than; following

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

(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 He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

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

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

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From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

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From this reading Mistress Ann's Opinion of the Matter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

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

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do you think so?

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

especially of writing or speech; going before

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

brought together in one place

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

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

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

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

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

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

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

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

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

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

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

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

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mistress Ann's Opinion of the Matter.

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

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading Mistress Ann's Opinion of the Matter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mistress Ann's Opinion of the Matter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

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

From this reading Mistress Ann's Opinion of the Matter.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

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

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Do you think so?

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

express in words

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

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

From this reading Mistress Ann's Opinion of the Matter.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

a special situation

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Do you think so?

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

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

precisely as stated

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

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

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

during the time that

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He had gathered up all the particulars he could of the examination and had brought them home to his wife for her instruction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading While the foregoing conversation was taking place, one of a very different kind was passing between Mistress Ann and her worthy husband.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading After listening to all that he had to tell, with at least outward calmness, she said bitterly: "The whole thing was a trick, you see, to keep you and me away from Salem."