Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

later than; following

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

(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 WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

eagerly desirous

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

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

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

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

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

dearly loved

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

brought into existence

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

the two together, not just one

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

past form of “commend” — express approval of

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

start firing a weapon

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

the act of departing

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

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

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

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

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

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

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

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

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

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From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

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

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

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From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

Identical; not different.

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

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

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

not in physical motion

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

express in words

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

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

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

The passage at the back of the mouth.

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

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

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

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

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

precisely as stated

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

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

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'Now,' said Kenneth, throwing himself full length on the sofa, 'we are very tired, and want a rest.

(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 WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

at the time that

From this reading I was not anxious about myself, but I did not feel well, and when my throat began to pain me I felt pretty sure that I was going to have it, too.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading I was meditating whether I should tell Mrs. Forsyth one afternoon, as I sat by the morning-room fire, when Nelly and Kenneth came in from a walk glowing with health and spirits.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading WOOED AND WON 'Beloved! let us love so well, our work shall still be better for our love, And still our love be sweeter for our work; And both commended for the sake of each, By all true workers, and true lovers born.'--_E. B. Browning._ It seemed as if Roddy's wish might be realized, for two days after he sickened with the same complaint.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mrs. Forsyth would not hear of my going near him, and I had to be content with news from time to time through the different villagers.