Chapter XIII · The Flight

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

possessive form of “ada” — an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading She can go with me some other time.”

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

the organ of sight

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

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

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

the act of departing

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

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

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

and nothing more

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

engage in

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

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

From this reading She can go with me some other time.”

and nothing more

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

absolutely essential

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

not any; not one

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She can go with me some other time.”

above and across; more than

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading She can go with me some other time.”

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She can go with me some other time.”

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Afterwards I remembered the peculiar look in Herbert’s eye, as he replied “Oh fie! mother, Ada’s nerves are not strong enough to endure it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

in or at that place or location

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She can go with me some other time.”

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading To this my aunt made no objection, merely proposing that Ada, too, should go.

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

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

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

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

at the time that

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

during the time that

From this reading Accordingly, when breakfast was over, Anna went up to her room to make the necessary preparations for her ride, while I stood by and gave her whatever assistance she needed.

which person or people

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

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

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One bright morning about the middle of January, Herbert announced his intention of going to Worcester with Anna, who, he said, wished to visit the Lunatic Asylum, and as a young physician of his acquaintance had just commenced practising there, it would be a good opportunity for them to go over the building.