Chapter X

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

From this reading She is such a thoroughly reasonable, sensible, understanding child.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

any thing at all

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

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

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She is such a thoroughly reasonable, sensible, understanding child.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

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From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

a young female

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

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

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

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

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

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

From this reading ‘No, that is just what I think.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

and nothing more

From this reading ‘No, that is just what I think.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

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 She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

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

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

the force of workers available

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

not any; not one

From this reading ‘No, that is just what I think.

no person; not anyone

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

not one, and not any

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

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

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading She is such a thoroughly reasonable, sensible, understanding child.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

filled with satisfaction

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading She is such a thoroughly reasonable, sensible, understanding child.

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

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading She is such a thoroughly reasonable, sensible, understanding child.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

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

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading ‘No, that is just what I think.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading She is such a thoroughly reasonable, sensible, understanding child.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

having come into contact

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading She is such a thoroughly reasonable, sensible, understanding child.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading ‘No, that is just what I think.

in or at the place that

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

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

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She is quite satisfied as she is: to go out with her Pakenham cousins, probably to their annoyance and against their will, and to be taken to places where she knew nobody, would be no pleasure to my little girl.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading ‘I don’t see,’ said the Rector, ‘that that would do her much good.’

but in spite of that

From this reading Men ought not, to be sure, to be touched by any of those motives, which are entirely feminine; but it did certainly flash across the Rector’s mind that his own girls had none of these advantages, had never gone to Court or anything of the kind, and yet could not be said to be any the worse.