Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

any thing at all

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

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

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

a room used for dining

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

start firing a weapon

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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From this reading FORREST’S POLICY.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

the act of giving

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

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

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

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From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

and nothing more

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

material for starting a fire

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

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

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

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

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading FORREST’S POLICY.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

plural of “slight” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

characterized by dignity and propriety

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

at the time that

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

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

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

which person or people

From this reading It had been far better to have staid where she was, and enjoyed the life she liked, than to have come here and subject herself to suspicion and slights from the people who did not know her.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Tired with her rapid journey, and disappointed and shocked by what she had heard from Mrs. Markham of the judge’s will, Josey was nearer giving way to a hearty cry than she had been before in a long time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Aunt Axie was called so suddenly by Mrs. Markham, she was kindling the fire in the dining-room, which adjoined the room where Josephine sat shivering with cold, and feeling like anything but a happy wife just come to her husband’s ancestral halls.