Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

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

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

subject to appointment

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

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

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

use to one's advantage

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

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

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

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From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

the state of being contaminated

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

power to direct or determine

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

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

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

resist or confront with resistance

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

the state of being excluded

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

set up or found

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Who would be guardian to a penniless infant?

plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

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

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

only a very short time before

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

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

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

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

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

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

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

in a humble manner

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

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

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

having intervening factors or persons or influences

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Who would be guardian to a penniless infant?

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

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 Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

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

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

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From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

properly deserved

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

an old word for “no”

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

not having enough money to pay for necessities

From this reading Who would be guardian to a penniless infant?

a curve that reverses the direction of something

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

determined

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

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

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

implied by or inferred from actions or statements

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

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

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The guardianship might therefore avail little to frustrate Lucretia's indirect contamination, if not her positive control.

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

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

rejecting any belief in gods

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

at the time that

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

in or at the place that

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.

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

From this reading He resolved, therefore, to send his child from his roof to some place where, if reared humbly, it might at least be brought up in the right faith,--some place which might defy the search and be beyond the perversion of the unbelieving mother.

which person or people

From this reading Who would be guardian to a penniless infant?

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But to have lived under the same roof with his wife,--nay, to have carried her back to that roof when she had left it,--afforded tacit evidence that whatever the disagreement between them, her conduct could hardly have merited her exclusion from the privileges of a mother.

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

From this reading Besides, where guardians are appointed, money must be left; and Braddell knew that at his death his assets would be found insufficient for his debts.