Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

(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 The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

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

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

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

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

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

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

foster the growth of

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

divisible by two

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

without cause

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

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

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

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

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

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

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

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

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

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

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

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

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

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

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

an old word for “no”

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

in other respects or ways

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

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From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

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

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

not often

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

move the upper body backwards and down

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

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

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

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

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

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

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

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

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading But the fact was, that Mr. Stirn chose to do a great deal of gratuitous business upon the day of rest.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

the residence of the Catholic Pope in the Vatican City

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

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

From this reading It is greatly to be regretted that Mr. Stirn was not present at the parson's Discourse; but that valuable functionary was far otherwise engaged,--indeed, during the summer months he was rarely seen at the afternoon service.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

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

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

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

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

which person or people

From this reading The squire allowed all persons who chose to walk about the park on a Sunday; and many came from a distance to stroll by the lake, or recline under the elms.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading These visitors were objects of great suspicion, nay, of positive annoyance, to Mr. Stirn-- and, indeed, not altogether without reason, for we English have a natural love of liberty, which we are even more apt to display in the grounds of other people than in those which we cultivate ourselves.

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

From this reading Not that he cared for being preached at,--not he; Mr. Stirn would have snapped his fingers at the thunders of the Vatican.