Chapter X

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

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

later than; following

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

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

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

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

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

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

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

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

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

the two together, not just one

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

get or ask advice from

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

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

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

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

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

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

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

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

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

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

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

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

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

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

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

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 "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

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

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

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From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

engage in

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

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

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

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

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

be obedient to

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

on one occasion

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

by chance

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

give an incentive for action

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

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

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

the state of being asleep

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

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

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

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

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

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

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

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

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

(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 "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "And what are your directions to me, Captain Raymond? or am I to be left entirely to my own devices?" laughed Violet.

at the time that

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

which person or people

From this reading "And now I think of it, perhaps it might be well to consult with them in regard to some matters," said Violet, and hurried away after the girls, who had gone up to their sleeping apartments.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I think my wife is wise enough to be safely so left," he replied in his usual pleasant tones, and with a look of fond appreciation; "and perhaps might give some advice to my daughters," he added.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, sir," they both returned, making prompt movement to obey; Lucilla adding, "though I am sure we have but little to do."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, my daughters, Lucilla and Grace, if you have any preparations to make for your trip to New Orleans, my advice is that you attend to them at once," Captain Raymond said when their callers had gone.