Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading The boy amused his grandfather, with whom, therefore, he became a favourite.

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

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

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From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

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

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

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From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The boy amused his grandfather, with whom, therefore, he became a favourite.

the act of praying for divine protection

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy amused his grandfather, with whom, therefore, he became a favourite.

a young person of either sex

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

greatly pleased

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

apart from; not including

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading The boy amused his grandfather, with whom, therefore, he became a favourite.

the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

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From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading The boy amused his grandfather, with whom, therefore, he became a favourite.

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From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

a male grandchild

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

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

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

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

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

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

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

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

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

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

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

of great significance or value

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

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

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

not any; not one

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

a brief written record

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

a person who travels by foot

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

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From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

unusual or striking

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

not often

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

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

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

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

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The boy amused his grandfather, with whom, therefore, he became a favourite.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

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

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

in the direction of

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

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

From this reading Lady Armine was quite delighted with these symptoms of affection on the part of her father towards her child, and augured from them important future results.

at the time that

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

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

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The boy amused his grandfather, with whom, therefore, he became a favourite.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boy amused his grandfather, with whom, therefore, he became a favourite.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading He seldom quitted home, except as companion to Glastonbury in his pedestrian excursions, when he witnessed a different kind of life from that displayed in the annual visit which he paid to Grandison.

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

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The old Lord, indeed, would have had no objection to his grandson passing half the year with him; and he always returned home with a benediction, a letter full of his praises, and a ten-pound note.

a late time of life

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _A Domestic Scene._ YEARS glided away without any remarkable incidents in the life of young Ferdinand.