Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

later than; following

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

(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 Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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

From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

have

From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

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From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner

From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

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From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

divisible by two

From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

be the source of pain

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

a search for knowledge

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

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

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

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

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

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

From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

used to form the superlative

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

with passion

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

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

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

to a great degree

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

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

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

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

From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

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

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

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

From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

in the direction of

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

the act of testing something

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

not reasonable; not showing good judgment

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

at the time that

From this reading But they are my life, and when they are criticised, or even treated coldly, I cannot bear it.

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

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

during the time that

From this reading "Don't come over to see me for a little while," it ran.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nearly three weeks passed--short flashing weeks, crowded with agitations, inward or outward, for all the persons of this story.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading After the inquiry before the magistrates--conducted, as she passionately thought, with the most marked animus on the part of the bench and police towards the prisoners--had resulted in the committal for trial of Hurd and his five companions, Marcella wrote Aldous Raeburn a letter which hurt him sorely.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "My mind is all given over to feelings which must seem to you--which, I know, do seem to you--unreasonable and unjust.