Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

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

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

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

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

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

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

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

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

for the reason that

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

a youthful male person

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

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

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

giving a Christian name at baptism

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading He leaves her alone--he finds home dull!

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading He leaves her alone--he finds home dull!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

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From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

United States collector and patron of art who built a museum in Boston to house her collection and opened it to the public in 1903 (1840-1924)

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

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From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

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

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

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

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

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

From this reading He leaves her alone--he finds home dull!

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

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

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

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

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He leaves her alone--he finds home dull!

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

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

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

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

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From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading He leaves her alone--he finds home dull!

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

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From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

a particular point in time

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

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

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

not any; not one

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

past form of “persevere” — be persistent, refuse to stop

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

win approval or support for

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

an educational institution

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

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

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

have in common

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

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

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

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

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

in the near future

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

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

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

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From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

up to a particular time

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

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

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

hard to endure

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

somewhat ill or prone to illness

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

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

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

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

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading There were rumours of the general admiration of Mrs. Martindale, whence she deduced vanity and extravagance; but she heard nothing more till Jane Gardner, a correspondent, who persevered in spite of scanty and infrequent answers, mentioned her call on poor Mrs. Martindale, who, she said, looked sadly altered, unwell, and out of spirits.

which person or people

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading She read, she tried experiments, she taught at the school, she instructed the dumb boy, talked to the curate, and took her share of such county gaieties as were not beneath the house of Martindale; but at every tranquil moment came the thought, ‘What are Arthur and his wife doing!’

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading But there was one fairy who was offended because she was not invited to the Christening.--MOTHER BUNCH Theodora had spent the winter in trying not to think of her brother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.

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

From this reading Georgina had tried to persuade her to come out, but without success; she ought to have some one with her, for she seemed to be a good deal alone, and no doubt it was trying; but, of course, she would soon have her mother with her.