Chapter XVI

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

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

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

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

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

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

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From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

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From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

for the most part

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

the organ of sight

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

the act of departing

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

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

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

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

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

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

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

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

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

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

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

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

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

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

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

take the midday meal

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

information about recent and important events

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

not any; not one

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

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

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

on one occasion

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

above and across; more than

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

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

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

cut with a saw

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

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

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

in or at or to some place

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

required or under orders

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

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

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

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

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

a special situation

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

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

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

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

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

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

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

at the time that

From this reading THE EMOTIONS OF MR BRIDGEWATER Mr Bridgewater's emotions, when he saw his principal following the pretty Miss Lambert, were mixed.

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

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He saw through the whole thing at once: she had come by appointment, and they were going somewhere together.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now, on the day when he had called to lunch with Patience Hancock, and look over the lease of the Peckham House, the Peckham House had not been once mentioned; the whole conversation, conducted chiefly by Miss Hancock, concerned the welfare of her brother.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She hinted at certain news, supposed to have been received by her, that a designing woman had her eye on her treasure; she implored her listener to let her know if he saw any indication of the truth of these reports.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "For you know, Bridgewater," said she, indicating that the decanter was at his side, and that he might help himself to his third glass of port, "there is no fool like an old fool," to which axiom Bridgewater giggled assent.