Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

in addition

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

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

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

-ing form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

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

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

a man who has never been married

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

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

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

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

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

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

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

a social unit living together

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

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

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

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

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.

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

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

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

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

capable of being justified

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

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

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

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

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

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

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

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

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

express in words

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

a male human offspring

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

undergo or be subjected to

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.

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

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

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

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

a special situation

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

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

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

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

From this reading Although Paul Effingham was right, and Eve Effingham was also right, in their opinions of the art of gossiping, they both forgot one qualifying circumstance, that, arising from different causes, produces the same effect, equally in a capital and in a province.

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

From this reading Of course it excited a good deal of a natural and justifiable curiosity and surprise in the trained and intelligent, for John Effingham had passed for a confirmed bachelor; but they were generally content to suffer a family to have feelings and incidents that were not to be paraded before a neighbourhood.

at the time that

From this reading "For my part, I care not: I say little; but when the time comes, there shall be smiles."--NYM.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When it was announced in Templeton that Mr. John Effingham had discovered a son in Mr. Powis, as that son had conjectured, every thing but the truth was rumoured and believed, in connection with the circumstance.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading In the first, marvels form a nine days' wonder from the hurry of events; in the latter, from the hurry of talking.