Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

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

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

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

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

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

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

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

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

make calm or still

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading THE COLONEL.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

a female human offspring

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

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

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

cause fear in

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

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

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

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

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

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

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

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

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

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

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

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

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

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

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

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

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

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 Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

in a literal sense

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

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

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

and nothing more

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

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

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

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

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

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

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

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

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

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

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

precisely as stated

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Owen paid a visit to Mrs Jenkins' abode, and heard from the servant left in charge that she was not expected home for some time.

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

From this reading The next day it was evident to every one that Mrs Prothero was very ill.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

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

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading She had never had any very extraordinary misfortunes or troubles, and the elopement of an only daughter was an event to her so dreadful and unexpected that it seemed as bad, or worse, than her death.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As nothing more was to be gleaned concerning Netta, and further inquiries were literally useless--indeed, Mr Prothero would not hear of their being made--Mrs Prothero gave way to her grief, and her husband's most passionate demonstrations of displeasure failed to frighten her into her usual calm submission to him and his humours.