Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

(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 The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

any thing at all

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

tree (as opposed to shrub)

From this reading THE ARBOR AT THORNWICK.

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

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ARBOR AT THORNWICK.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

follower of Baptistic doctrines

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

any of various evangelical Protestant churches that believe in the baptism of voluntary believers

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

for the reason that

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

tired of the world

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

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From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

the state of being with someone

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

dearly loved

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

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From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

divisible by two

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

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

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

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From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

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

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

immediately past

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

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

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

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

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

subject to death

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

a form of address for a man

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

the property of being narrow; having little width

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

in other respects or ways

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

past form of “plague” — cause to suffer a blight

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

the state of lacking unity

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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

From this reading THE ARBOR AT THORNWICK.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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From this reading THE ARBOR AT THORNWICK.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

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From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

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

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The narrow, high-souled little man--for a soul as well as a forehead can be both high and narrow--was dull that morning because he spoke out of his narrowness, and not out of his height; and Mary was better justified in feeling bored than even when George Turnbull plagued her with his vulgar attentions.

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

From this reading For Mary, she went to the Baptist chapel; it was her custom, rendered holy by the companionship of her father.

at the time that

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

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

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?

which person or people

From this reading The next day was Sunday at last, a day dear to all who do anything like their duty in the week, whether they go to church or not.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But this day it was with more than ordinary restlessness and lack of interest that she stood, knelt, and sat, through the routine of observance; for old Mr. Duppa was certainly duller than usual: how could it be otherwise, when he had been preparing to spend a mortal hour in descanting on the reasons which necessitated the separation of all true Baptists from all brother-believers?