Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

(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 One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

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

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

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

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

destruction by annihilating something

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

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

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

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

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

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

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

third-person singular of “behoove” — be appropriate or necessary

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

indicating a lack of maturity

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

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From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

get the meaning of something

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

deem to be

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

an evil supernatural being

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

uplifting enlightenment

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

an abstract part of something

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

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

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

divisible by two

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

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

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

come to pass

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

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

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

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From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

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

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

an occurrence of something

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

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

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

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From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

the force of workers available

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

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From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

not any; not one

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

generous in assistance to the poor

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

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From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

unusual or striking

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

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

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

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From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

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

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

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

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

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

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

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

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

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From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

precisely as stated

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

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

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

(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 One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading One of its lessons, for instance, might be that it behooves men, and especially men of benevolence, to consider well what they are about, and, before acting on their philanthropic purposes, to be quite sure that they comprehend the nature and all the relations of the business in hand.

in or at the place that

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading And the Heidenberg stove, through the isinglass of its door, seemed to glare at good Mr. Lindsey, like a red-eyed demon, triumphing in the mischief which it had done!

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading What has been established as an element of good to one being may prove absolute mischief to another; even as the warmth of the parlour was proper enough for children of flesh and blood, like Violet and Peony--though by no means very wholesome, even for them--involved nothing short of annihilation to the unfortunate snow-image.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The remarkable story of the snow-image, though to that sagacious class of people to whom good Mr. Lindsey belongs it may seem but a childish affair, is, nevertheless, capable of being moralised in various methods, greatly for their edification.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

but in spite of that

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This, you will observe, was one of those rare cases, which yet will occasionally happen, where common-sense finds itself at fault.