Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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

From this reading "Time and the weather run through the roughest day."

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

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

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

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

(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 The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

possessive form of “blake” — visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

affording comfort or solace

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Time and the weather run through the roughest day."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

divisible by two

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

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

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

the act of departing

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

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

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

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

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

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

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

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From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

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 And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

not any; not one

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

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From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

by chance

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

superlative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading "Time and the weather run through the roughest day."

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Time and the weather run through the roughest day."

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

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

express in words

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

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

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

term of address for a man

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

with skill

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

in the near future

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

express a supposition

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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

From this reading "Time and the weather run through the roughest day."

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

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And though Sir Jacques Robey did not say much, she had no reason to suppose him other than satisfied.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Time and the weather run through the roughest day."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Time and the weather run through the roughest day."

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

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

precisely as stated

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

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

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading "Time and the weather run through the roughest day."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

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

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

which person or people

From this reading The two nurses who attended on him so kindly and so skilfully told her that he was going on well--far better, in fact, than they could have expected.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading And as she sat by Jervis Blake's bedside, on a bright, sunny day in late November, it seemed to her as if she had nothing left to wish for.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It may be doubted if Rose Otway knew that consoling old proverb, but with her time, even in the shape of a very few days, and perhaps, too, the weather, which was remarkably fine and mild for the time of year, soon wrought a wonderful change.