Chapter XII

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

From this reading Still `rich' is a comparative word.

(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 Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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From this reading "As for you, Alys, you are not spoiled, just because you are not.

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading "As for you, Alys, you are not spoiled, just because you are not.

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading You are a duck--at least you have a duck's back--it has run off you."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading You are a duck--at least you have a duck's back--it has run off you."

for the reason that

From this reading "As for you, Alys, you are not spoiled, just because you are not.

make calm or still

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Still `rich' is a comparative word.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading You are a duck--at least you have a duck's back--it has run off you."

possessive form of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs

From this reading You are a duck--at least you have a duck's back--it has run off you."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "As for you, Alys, you are not spoiled, just because you are not.

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading "Was he not?

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading Still `rich' is a comparative word.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading You are a duck--at least you have a duck's back--it has run off you."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

and nothing more

From this reading "As for you, Alys, you are not spoiled, just because you are not.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading You are a duck--at least you have a duck's back--it has run off you."

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Was he not?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading You are a duck--at least you have a duck's back--it has run off you."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Still `rich' is a comparative word.

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

From this reading You are a duck--at least you have a duck's back--it has run off you."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

express in words

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention

From this reading "As for you, Alys, you are not spoiled, just because you are not.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still `rich' is a comparative word.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

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

From this reading "Was he not?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Still `rich' is a comparative word.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

a late time of life

From this reading Mr Cheviott has always `moved in a certain sphere,' as newspapers say, and he cannot have had much chance of seeing outside that sphere," said Mary, with the calm philosophy of her twenty years' thorough knowledge of the world in all its phases.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "As for you, Alys, you are not spoiled, just because you are not.