Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

any person at all

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

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

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

making lively and cheerful

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

set up or found

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

the act of departing

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

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

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

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

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

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

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

immediately past

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

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

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

come together

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

a form of address for a man

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

information about recent and important events

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

not any; not one

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

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

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

and nothing more

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

go across or through

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

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

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

located far away spatially

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

express the need or desire for

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

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

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

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

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

move an implement through

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

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

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But here was a distinct proof that it had at last reached their own circle, and somehow Fanny and her sisters felt that this meant fame.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

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

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

a special situation

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

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

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

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

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

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

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

precisely as stated

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

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

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading |SOME weeks had passed since Cousin Edward had brought his exhilarating news that the book was being asked for at the libraries, and during this interval, Fanny had heard nothing of its progress.

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

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

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

From this reading Somehow they had come to think of the readers of the book as being very remote from them--people whom they were never likely to meet; they had never thought of the possibility of its being named under their own roof by anyone not in the secret of its authorship.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But now the strange thing had come to pass: it was not only named by their father, but named with the most extraordinary recommendation that it could receive!

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading She had applied in the name of Mr. Grafton for a copy to be addressed to the Orange Coffee House, but Mr. Lowndes had paid no attention to her request, Edward found out on going to the Coffee House, so it seemed plain to Fanny that the book was not making the stir in the world that her cousin's report from the libraries had attributed to it.