Chapter VIII

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

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Douglas himself went to the ball at the Castle.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Mr. Douglas himself went to the ball at the Castle.

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

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading It was better that he should be on the spot himself to strike when the iron was hot, and let no opportunity slip.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Mr. Douglas himself went to the ball at the Castle.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading Mr. Douglas himself went to the ball at the Castle.

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From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

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From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

divisible by two

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

a social unit living together

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

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

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading Mr. Douglas himself went to the ball at the Castle.

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

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was better that he should be on the spot himself to strike when the iron was hot, and let no opportunity slip.

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

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading It was better that he should be on the spot himself to strike when the iron was hot, and let no opportunity slip.

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

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It was better that he should be on the spot himself to strike when the iron was hot, and let no opportunity slip.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Douglas himself went to the ball at the Castle.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

not any; not one

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

no person; not anyone

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was better that he should be on the spot himself to strike when the iron was hot, and let no opportunity slip.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

a human being

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

any competition

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

only a very short time before

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was better that he should be on the spot himself to strike when the iron was hot, and let no opportunity slip.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

move stealthily

From this reading It was better that he should be on the spot himself to strike when the iron was hot, and let no opportunity slip.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was better that he should be on the spot himself to strike when the iron was hot, and let no opportunity slip.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading It was better that he should be on the spot himself to strike when the iron was hot, and let no opportunity slip.

to the maximum degree

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading Mr. Douglas himself went to the ball at the Castle.

a special situation

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

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

From this reading Mr. Douglas himself went to the ball at the Castle.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that his costume was far from being in the latest fashion; but to this he was supremely indifferent, scarcely taking it into the most cursory consideration.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

(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 He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading Mr. Douglas himself went to the ball at the Castle.

at the time that

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

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

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Eelen, as one of the race, was no doubt on the whole in the interests of the family, but Drumcarro felt that even she was not to be trusted with so delicate a matter as the securing of “a man” for Mary or Kirsteen.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He was of opinion that when a thing is to be done, it is never so well done as when you do it in your own person, and like most other people of similar sentiments, he trusted nobody.