Chapter XIII · The Spirit of Inquiry

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

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading “I am so glad to see that you are well, Kitty.”

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “I am so glad to see that you are well, Kitty.”

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

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

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

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

set up or found

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading “I am so glad to see that you are well, Kitty.”

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

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading “I am so glad to see that you are well, Kitty.”

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading “I am so glad to see that you are well, Kitty.”

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 The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

held dear

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

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

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

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

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “I am so glad to see that you are well, Kitty.”

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “I am so glad to see that you are well, Kitty.”

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

having a supporting base

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

a lightweight cord

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

a request to be present

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading Kate thanked him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The rector she knew and loved, but she was before him as a scholar to be instructed in spiritual concerns, and their conversation never turned on such matters as had been mooted between her and the schoolmaster.

-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

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

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

(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 “I am so glad to see that you are well, Kitty.”

belonging to which person

From this reading She was not a little vexed at being called away from conversation with the schoolmaster, whose talk was so unlike that of any other man she had met.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Kate entered the house, at the summons of her aunt, and found that John Pooke was within, standing with his hat in his hand, in front of him, twirling it about and playing with the string that served to contract the lining band.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I am so glad to see that you are well, Kitty.”