Chapter IV

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

From this reading The rector's death was a terrible shock to Sydney.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

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

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

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

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

for the reason that

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

cause to be bored

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The rector's death was a terrible shock to Sydney.

a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

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

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

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

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

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

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

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

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

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 Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

something that is lost

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

capable of being perceived by the mind or senses

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

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

From this reading The rector's death was a terrible shock to Sydney.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

From this reading SEVERANCE.

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

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The rector's death was a terrible shock to Sydney.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

without speaking

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

the process of becoming softer

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

past form of “spare” — refrain from harming

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading The rector's death was a terrible shock to Sydney.

express in words

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The rector's death was a terrible shock to Sydney.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

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

From this reading The rector's death was a terrible shock to Sydney.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lettice spared him as far as she could; but there was much that she was obliged to tell, as she had been for so long the depositary of her father's secrets and his cares.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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

From this reading The rector's death was a terrible shock to Sydney.

precisely as stated

From this reading For a time his remorse for his own conduct was very great, and it bore good fruit in a perceptible softening of his over-confident manner and a more distinct show of consideration for his mother and sister.

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

From this reading The rector's death was a terrible shock to Sydney.

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

From this reading Little by little he drew from Lettice the story of her past anxieties, of his father's efforts and privations, of his mother's suffering at the loss of luxuries to which she had always been accustomed--suffering silently borne because it was borne for Sydney.