Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

consider or hold as true

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

brought into existence

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

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

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

changing to a lower state (a less respected state)

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

lasting a long time

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

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

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

as might be expected

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

not any; not one

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

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

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

cut with a saw

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

a shade of brown with a tinge of red

From this reading SEPIA.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She knew herself a far more blessed creature than Hesper, and felt the obligation, from the Master himself, of so enduring as to keep every channel of service open between Hesper and her.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

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

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

precisely as stated

From this reading As naturally as if she had been born to that very duty and no other, Mary slid into the office of lady's-maid to Mrs. Redmain, feeling in it, although for reasons very different, no more degradation than her mistress saw in it.

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

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She could not help feeling things of the kind--sometimes with indignation and anger; but she made haste to send them from her, and shut the doors against them.

arrange or fold as a cover or protection

From this reading If Hesper was occasionally a little rude to her, Mary was not one to _accept_ a rudeness--that is, to wrap it up in resentment, and put it away safe in the pocket of memory.