Chapter X

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

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

the right to enter

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

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

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

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

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

any person at all

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

malicious burning to destroy property

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

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

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

a feeling of intense dislike

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

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

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading _A Ride_ The communication sank deep into Gertrude's mind.

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

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

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

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading _A Ride_ The communication sank deep into Gertrude's mind.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

put to death as punishment

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

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

From this reading _A Ride_ The communication sank deep into Gertrude's mind.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

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

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

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

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

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

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

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

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

toward home

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

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

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

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

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

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

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

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 He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

the force of workers available

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading _A Ride_ The communication sank deep into Gertrude's mind.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

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

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

not any; not one

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

on the contrary

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading _A Ride_ The communication sank deep into Gertrude's mind.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading _A Ride_ The communication sank deep into Gertrude's mind.

not often

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

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

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

express in speech

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

successive (without a break)

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

express in words

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

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

From this reading _A Ride_ The communication sank deep into Gertrude's mind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

showing fear and lack of confidence

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

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

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

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

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

carried out without aid or assistance

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

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

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

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

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

at the time that

From this reading He had no more to tell her; and, when he had put her into a straight track homeward, turned and left her, refusing all money as at first.

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

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

a Caucasian

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Casterbridge, the county-town, was a dozen or fifteen miles off; and though in those days, when men were executed for horse-stealing, arson, and burglary, an assize seldom passed without a hanging, it was not likely that she could get access to the body of the criminal unaided.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And the fear of her husband's anger made her reluctant to breathe a word of Trendle's suggestion to him or to anybody about him.

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

From this reading Her nature was rather a timid one; and probably of all remedies that the white wizard could have suggested there was not one which would have filled her with so much aversion as this, not to speak of the immense obstacles in the way of its adoption.