Chapter XXIX · Kate Begins to Reap the Whirlwind

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

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

later than; following

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

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

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

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

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

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

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thus constituted, he was at once the darling and the torment of his family.

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

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

make up

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Thus constituted, he was at once the darling and the torment of his family.

stretch (the neck) so as to see better

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

possessive form of “crane” — United States writer (1871-1900)

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

a special loved one

From this reading Thus constituted, he was at once the darling and the torment of his family.

the specified day of the month

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

well in the past; former

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

first in order of birth

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

a social unit living together

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

in a generous manner

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

the act of departing

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

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

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

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

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

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

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

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

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

joyously unrestrained

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

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

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

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

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

an inconvenient discomfort

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

the early stage of growth or development

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

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

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

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From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

a boy or man

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

engage in

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

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From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

on one occasion

From this reading Thus constituted, he was at once the darling and the torment of his family.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

possessive form of “quarter” — one of four equal parts

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

carry out

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

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

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus constituted, he was at once the darling and the torment of his family.

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

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

unbearable physical pain

From this reading Thus constituted, he was at once the darling and the torment of his family.

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

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

by bad luck

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

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

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

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

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

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

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

in or at the place that

From this reading Through Mr. Crane’s interest he had obtained a good position in a large mercantile establishment in the city, where, though Kate had at first entertained considerable apprehensions as to his steadiness, he appeared to be going on satisfactorily.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

done by design

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was a fine, high-spirited lad, generous to a fault, as wilful and determined as his sister, but unfortunately without her power of self-control or steadiness of principle.

a late time of life

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading One morning, about three weeks after the date of the occurrences we have related, Mr. Crane having as usual departed for the city to coin money, the mid-day post brought the following letter for his wife-- “Dearest Kate,--It is with reluctance that I take up my pen to ask you whether it will inconvenience you to pay me a part of the next quarter’s allowance you so generously make us, in advance.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Kate Crane was the eldest of a large family; two children younger than herself had died in infancy, so that her next brother was five years her junior.