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 The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

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

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

from appearances alone

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

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

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

for the reason that

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

intending or showing kindness

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

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From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

an occurrence of something

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

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From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

being ten more than seventy

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

third-person singular of “evaporate” — lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

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From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

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

From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

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

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

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

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

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

From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

inflected form of “lag” — hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

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

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

many times at short intervals

From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

above and across; more than

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

(used in the plural) underpants worn by women

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

plural of “peacock” — European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

by chance

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

considered individually

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

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

From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

estrangement from god

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

express in words

From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

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

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I cannot tell thee why, But this I know, she often doeth so."

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

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

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

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pimble and Mrs. Lawson sat on their respective piazzas, in nankin pants and open waistcoats, and flapped great peacocks' tails to and fro, to cool their feverish, perspiring brows.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

at the time that

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

during the time that

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "O, why should Heaven smile On deeds of darkness--plots of sin and crime?

a suburb of London and the headquarters of the club where annual international tennis championships are played on grass courts

From this reading While the bright summer passed over Wimbledon, matters apparently moved on as usual in the quiet little village.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading The Woman's Rights Reform lagged somewhat with the thermometer at eighty, as is frequently the case with benevolent organizations; perhaps because their zealous warmth, when increased by a high-temperatured atmosphere, mounts to spirits' boil and evaporates.