Chapter XXII

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

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

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

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

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

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

subject to appointment

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

move towards

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

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

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

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

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

for the reason that

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

suitable to your needs

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

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

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

declare untrue; contradict

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

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

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

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

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

divisible by two

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

set up or found

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

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

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

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

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

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

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

of great significance or value

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

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

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

communication between individuals

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

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

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

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 Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

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

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

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

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

absolutely essential

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

many times at short intervals

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

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

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

the act of departing politely

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

an ordered reference standard

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

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

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

given added strength or support

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

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

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

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

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)

From this reading Thomson.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

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

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

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

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

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

From this reading Because of the near approach of his appointed wedding-day Mr. Dinsmore could not linger long in Pleasant Plains.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Oft what seems A trifle, a mere nothing, by itself, In some nice situation, turns the scale Of fate, and rules the most important actions."

during the time that

From this reading All felt the parting keenly, for even in the few days they had spent together a strong attachment had sprung up between Elsie and her cousins, while the renewal of former congenial intercourse had strengthened the tie of affection that had long existed between Mrs. Keith and her Cousin Horace.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading Fan and Annis wept so bitterly as the stage whirled away out of sight, that their mother and Mildred found it necessary to deny themselves the indulgence of their own grief in order to comfort them.