Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading She knew that in Shrewsbury were transacting the scenes which were to determine his fate.

impaired by diminution

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading She knew that in Shrewsbury were transacting the scenes which were to determine his fate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

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

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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 She knew that in Shrewsbury were transacting the scenes which were to determine his fate.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

joined in matrimony

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

common to or shared by two or more parties

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

information about recent and important events

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

not any; not one

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

on the contrary

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading She knew that in Shrewsbury were transacting the scenes which were to determine his fate.

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

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading She knew that in Shrewsbury were transacting the scenes which were to determine his fate.

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

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

in solitude

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

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

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

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

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

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

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

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

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

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

From this reading She knew that in Shrewsbury were transacting the scenes which were to determine his fate.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

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

From this reading She knew that in Shrewsbury were transacting the scenes which were to determine his fate.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading News travelled slowly in those days, and newspapers, like the wagons and stage coaches, took matters easily.

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

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

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

From this reading _Interruption in Court_ In due time Judge Harbottle went circuit; and in due time the judges were in Shrewsbury.

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

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Pyneweck, in the Judge's house, with a diminished household--the greater part of the Judge's servants having gone with him, for he had given up riding circuit, and travelled in his coach in state--kept house rather solitarily at home.

a late time of life

From this reading In spite of quarrels, in spite of mutual injuries--some of them, inflicted by herself, enormous--in spite of a married life of spited bickerings--a life in which there seemed no love or liking or forbearance, for years--now that Pyneweck stood in near danger of death, something like remorse came suddenly upon her.