Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

(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 "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

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

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

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From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

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

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

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

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

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

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

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

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

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

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

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

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

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

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

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

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

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

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

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

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

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

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

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

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

a particular point in time

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

not any; not one

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

an amount of time

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

a result

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

Identical; not different.

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

express in words

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

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

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

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

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

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

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

do one's shopping

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

from a time in the past until now

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For my part I don't see how you could, for a moment, harbor so low an idea."

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

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

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

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

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

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

From this reading "And there was envy in her look, And envy in her tone, As if her spirit might not brook, A rival near the throne."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

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

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

in the company of; together with

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

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

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?

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

From this reading "I say," she reiterated, finding her remark elicited no response from her worthy husband, "Annie Evalyn is not to be compared to our Catherine."

produce a literary work

From this reading In a far away period of time, the present honorable Mrs. Dr. Prague had--shall we write it?--cut shoe-strings in her father's shop, and why should not she be a competent judge of the low and common, since experience is regarded as the "best teacher" in _almost_ all matters beneath the sun?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "But don't you see, Dr. Prague, it won't do at all to admit her into society on the same footing with our Catherine?