Chapter IX

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

From this reading He did not go north for a month.

later than; following

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

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

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

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From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

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From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

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From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

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

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

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From this reading Bryton called upon them at the home of the ex-Governor of California.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading Bryton called upon them at the home of the ex-Governor of California.

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

From this reading Bryton called upon them at the home of the ex-Governor of California.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

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

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

gotten under control

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

true confidential information

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He did not go north for a month.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

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From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

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

From this reading Bryton called upon them at the home of the ex-Governor of California.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not go north for a month.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He did not go north for a month.

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

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

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

From this reading He did not go north for a month.

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

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

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

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Bryton called upon them at the home of the ex-Governor of California.

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

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

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

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

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

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading He did not go north for a month.

state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading He did not go north for a month.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not go north for a month.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

on one occasion

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

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

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

be sold at the retail level

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

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

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

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

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Bryton called upon them at the home of the ex-Governor of California.

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

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

conduct business

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Bryton called upon them at the home of the ex-Governor of California.

precisely as stated

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

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

From this reading After Angela's first emotional outburst at the details of Teddy's death and burial,--and regret that a Protestant clergyman was not to be had,--she managed to come back to subjects nearer home, and retail a few of the changes since the death of Dona Luisa.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

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

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

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

From this reading His letter to Angela contained a check, which she at once invested in very becoming mourning, for which she of course had to journey to Los Angeles.

which person or people

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With her went Don Eduardo Downing and his wife, Dona Maria, who, with Rafael, had unpleasant business to transact with the bishop, and were irritable in consequence.