Chapter X

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

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

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

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

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

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

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

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

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

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

expected hopefully

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

give encouragement to

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

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From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

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From this reading CRABBE.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

past form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

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From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

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

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

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

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

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

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

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

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

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

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

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 Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

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From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

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

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

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

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

open and genuine; not deceitful

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

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

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

an old word for “yours”

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

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

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading All have their tasks and trials; thine are hard, But short the time, and glorious the reward, Thy patient spirit to thy duties give, Regard the dead, but to the living live.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

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

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

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

From this reading Mr. Ware and his sister emulated each other, in endeavours to cheer her, before her introduction to a gayer scene, which they knew awaited her in Bath.

which person or people

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

belonging to which person

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with pleasure--melancholy, indeed, but still most sincere--that Mabel was welcomed at the rectory.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Their party had been increased by the arrival of Mr. Clifford, the young architect, mentioned by Colonel Hargrave, who had easily been induced to accept a room in the pleasant rectory; so that, together with Rogers, the bailiff, whose sick room required every attention, Mr. Ware was busy enough.