Chapter VIII

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

later than; following

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

anew

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

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

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

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From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

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

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

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From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

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From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

start firing a weapon

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

a conversation that spreads personal information about other people

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

only a very short time before

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

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From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

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

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

and nothing more

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

immediately past

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

a room where books are kept

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

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

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

a particular point in time

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

not any; not one

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

plural of “pay” — something that remunerates

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

in an indiscriminate manner

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

not often

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

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

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

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

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

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From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

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

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

precisely as stated

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

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

From this reading And I shouldn't have done it--though there was really no harm in it--if Ed had not said what he did, last night.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

at the time that

From this reading I didn't encourage Mr. Everet to call again, nor _try_ to be agreeable at all, but was just usual and everyday, just as I shall always be when he calls.

in or at the place that

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

during the time that

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

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

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Mrs. Hetherington called--as she pays no attention to days, but runs in promiscuously--and I sent word, "Not at home."

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading I intended to see that he made his call very short; but after a moment we got talking of the new minister and his funny little wife, and in the gossip I seemed quite to forget my wretchedness for a while, and we went into the library, where it is cosier, and sat down by the fire and had a delightful afternoon.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading I felt a little shocked at myself, and hardly knew what Mr. Everet thought--for it is a little unusual, of course, to keep a man whom you have met so seldom, gossiping a whole afternoon in your library, and denying yourself to all other callers--devoting yourself exclusively to him.