Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

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

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

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

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

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

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

react verbally

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

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

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

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

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

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

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

a social unit living together

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

a boy or man

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

the act of departing

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

possessive form of “grant” — any monetary aid

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

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

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

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

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

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

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

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

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

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

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

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

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

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

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

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

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

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

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

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

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

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

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

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

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

precisely, exactly

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

express in words

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

a reckless and unprincipled reprobate

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

in a serious manner

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

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

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

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

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

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

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

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

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

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

From this reading But the next letter made matters in some degree easier, for it at least showed the direction that his family gave to the excuses they now offered for the behaviour of the young scapegrace.

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

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day

From this reading VALENTINE.

precisely as stated

From this reading First, he had been very unwell in London--almost seriously unwell; and next, Lizzy said she had been quite right as to St. George's love for Dorothea, for he had made her an offer before she left the house.

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

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

in or at the place that

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading "If he had known where he was going to fall, he could have put down straw."--_Russian Proverb._ Laura wrote with difficulty an answer to Lizzy Grant's letter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It is easier for the sister to say, "My brother is a dishonourable young fellow, and has behaved shamefully," than for the friend to answer without offence, "I quite agree with you."