Chapter XI

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

From this reading A NEW ADMIRER.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading A NEW ADMIRER.

have an effect upon

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

later than; following

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

being joined in close association

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

a youthful male person

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

a young person of either sex

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

carefully weighed

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

agreeably diverting

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

usually; as a rule

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

go away from a place

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

for more time

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

the act of managing something

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A NEW ADMIRER.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

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

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

an amount of time

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

a companion at play

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

giving satisfaction

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

an educational institution

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

not often

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

do one's shopping

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

English poet (1554-1586)

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

a male human offspring

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

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

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

having intellectual depth

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

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From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

in or at the place that

From this reading And it was satisfactory to pair off Harriet Wesden--who was in the way of business, and generally considered at that period a tiresome child, seldom of one mind longer than five minutes together--with Master Hinchford, and so keep her out of mischief and out of the shop where the draughts were many and likely to affect her health.

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

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.

which person or people

From this reading He was a thoughtful man, too, who considered it best for his son to form a friendship with one of his own age; and he had become attached to the Wesdens, as people who had been kind to him and his boy in a great trouble.

a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Hinchford, a widower, with no great ability in the management of children, was glad to see his boy find an attraction in the stationer's parlour, and leave him to the study of his books or the perusal of his newspapers, after the long office-hours.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Master Sidney Hinchford in old times had been a playfellow of Harriet Wesden--lodging in the same house together, returning from school at the same hours, they had become almost brother and sister, entertaining for each other that child's affection, which it was but natural to expect would have been developed under the circumstances.