Chapter XV

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

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "He is quite as old as I am, though no one ever would think so.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

any person at all

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

difficult to analyze or understand

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

at any time

From this reading "He is quite as old as I am, though no one ever would think so.

every person

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

a boy or man

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

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

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

immediately past

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

engage in

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

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

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

as might be expected

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

not any; not one

From this reading "He is quite as old as I am, though no one ever would think so.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

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

From this reading "He is quite as old as I am, though no one ever would think so.

on one occasion

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "He is quite as old as I am, though no one ever would think so.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "He is quite as old as I am, though no one ever would think so.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I am sure he is honourable, but what has that to do with it?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "He is quite as old as I am, though no one ever would think so.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "He is quite as old as I am, though no one ever would think so.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

not in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

precisely as stated

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

at the time that

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "But what does that matter?" said Lucilla; "if poor papa had retired indeed, as I used to beg him to do, and parted with it----But everybody has begun to send for Dr Rider already," she said, in an aggrieved voice; and then for the first time John Brown remembered, to his confusion, that there was once said to be "something between" Miss Marjoribanks and Dr Rider; which complicated the affair in the most uncomfortable way.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.

but in spite of that

From this reading And I do think Mrs Chiley might have done without--anybody else: for a day or two, considering when it was----" And here she stopped to cry, unreasonably, but yet very naturally; for it did feel hard that in the house to which Dr Marjoribanks's last visit had been paid, another doctor should have been called in next day.

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

From this reading "Yes," he said, "and of course that would make it much more difficult to bring in another man; but Rider is a very honourable young fellow, Miss Marjoribanks----" "He is not so very young," said Lucilla.