Chapter XXXIX · Chapter 39

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

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading 'Is she well?' asked Caldigate.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Then the driver of the fly was paid, and the carriage was turned back to the house.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

provide with a causeway

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Then the driver of the fly was paid, and the carriage was turned back to the house.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

opinion or judgment

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

only a very short time before

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

brought under control and put to use

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

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

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading Then the driver of the fly was paid, and the carriage was turned back to the house.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading 'Is she well?' asked Caldigate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

a particular point in time

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Then the driver of the fly was paid, and the carriage was turned back to the house.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

precisely, exactly

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

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

From this reading 'Is she well?' asked Caldigate.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

a male human offspring

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

in the near future

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To them it did not much matter, but the squire had certainly been right in saving Hester from so public a demonstration of her feelings.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then the driver of the fly was paid, and the carriage was turned back to the house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

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

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Then the driver of the fly was paid, and the carriage was turned back to the house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading 'Is she well?' asked Caldigate.

at the time that

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.

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

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading John Caldigate's Return The carriage started with the old man in it as soon as the horses could be harnessed; but on the Folking causeway it met the fly which was bringing John Caldigate to his home,--so that the father and son greeted each other in the street amidst the eyes of the villagers.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The two men said hardly a word when they met, but stood there for a moment grasping each other's hands.