Chapter II

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

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

(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 Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

any person at all

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

any thing at all

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

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

From this reading But as for Mary, it was not in good faith that she put on this expression of outward calm.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

plural of “birth” — the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

make calm or still

From this reading But as for Mary, it was not in good faith that she put on this expression of outward calm.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

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

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

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

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading But as for Mary, it was not in good faith that she put on this expression of outward calm.

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

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But as for Mary, it was not in good faith that she put on this expression of outward calm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

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

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

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

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

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

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

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

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

go away from a place

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

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

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

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

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading But as for Mary, it was not in good faith that she put on this expression of outward calm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading But as for Mary, it was not in good faith that she put on this expression of outward calm.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

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

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

not in physical motion

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

an untroubled state; free from disturbances

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

up to a particular time

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

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

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading This tranquillity was all in perfect good faith on Major Ochterlony's side, who had given up the subject with the intention of waiting until a more convenient season, and who had relieved his mind by talking of it, and could put off his anxiety.

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

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

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

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading And he went through the births and marriages, to see "if there is anybody we know,"--notwithstanding that he was aware that corner of the paper is one which a woman does not leave to any reader, but makes it a principle to examine herself.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading And Mary sat still and went on with her work, and not another syllable was said about old Sommerville, or the marriage lines, or anything that had to do with the previous conversation.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mrs. Ochterlony sat and worked and listened, and her husband read the papers to her, picking out by instinct all those little bits of news that are grateful to people who are so far away from their own country.