Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading She was a conscientious woman according to her lights.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

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

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

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From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

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

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

with boldness, in a bold manner

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

painful from having the skin abraded

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

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From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading She was a conscientious woman according to her lights.

with awareness

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

regarded with aversion

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

one or the other of two

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

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

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

destroyed or killed

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

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

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

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

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

intense and profound fear

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

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

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

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

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading She was a conscientious woman according to her lights.

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

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

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

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

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

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

a form of address for a man

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

by chance

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

a human being

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

possessive form of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

turn away from sin or do penitence

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

formality and propriety of manner

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

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

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

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

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

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

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

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

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

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

From this reading Mrs. Tremnell sat in her room staring at a bit of a letter that lay before her, an expression of half horror, half doubt on her face.

not yet payable

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

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

From this reading She had never said in her heart that she disliked Margaret; she was not the kind of person to look at her feelings boldly, or to own to experiencing either love or hate in undue degree.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She believed she was dismayed at what she had discovered; not exactly surprised, perhaps; of course, not pleased,--but, "pride cometh before a fall".

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was a conscientious woman according to her lights.

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

From this reading She had never consciously gone further than "not thinking much of the preacher's wife," or "hoping that Barnabas would not have cause to repent"; but Meg's reserve had chafed her, and so, perhaps, had Mr. Thorpe's deference to the "little lady," and Tom's kindly partiality.