Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading In the abstract it was right to do it; but ought _she_ in these circumstances?

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

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

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

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

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

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

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the abstract it was right to do it; but ought _she_ in these circumstances?

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From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

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

From this reading In the abstract it was right to do it; but ought _she_ in these circumstances?

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

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ought she to do it?

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

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

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

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

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

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

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From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

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

From this reading In the abstract it was right to do it; but ought _she_ in these circumstances?

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ought she to do it?

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

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

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

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

be obedient to

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Ought she to do it?

on the contrary

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

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

From this reading Ought she to do it?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

be standing; be upright

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Daisy did not know; she had rather the mind of a soldier, and was much inclined to obey her orders, as such, come what might.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

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

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In the abstract it was right to do it; but ought _she_ in these circumstances?

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

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

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

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.

in or at the place that

From this reading And how much of a Christian's ordinary duty might she be required to forego? and where must the stand be made?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Daisy reflected the next morning as to what was her right course with respect to the action that had troubled her mother so much.