Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

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

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

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

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

-ing form of “attain” — to gain with effort

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

a youthful male person

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

a period of 100 years

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

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

From this reading “Come, my dear, listen!

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

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

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

From this reading D’ARGENTON’S MAGAZINE.

dearly loved

From this reading “Come, my dear, listen!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

set up or found

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

assets in the form of money

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

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

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

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

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

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

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

a small worthless amount

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

immediately past

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

hear with intention

From this reading “Come, my dear, listen!

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

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading D’ARGENTON’S MAGAZINE.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Come, my dear, listen!

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

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

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

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

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

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

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

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

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

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

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Do not smile: this was really the case; his money had been used to establish it.

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

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

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

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

during the time that

From this reading In a narrow street, quiet and orderly, in one of those houses belonging to the last century, D’Argenton had established himself as editor of the new magazine; while Jack, our friend Jack, was its proprietor.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Charlotte had some little scruple at first in so employing these funds, which she wished to preserve intact for the boy on his attaining his majority; but she yielded to the poet’s persuasions.